Local News
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 9, 2026
WILLIAMSPORT MAN PLEADS NO CONTEST IN PRISON DRUG SMUGGLING CASE A Williamsport man has pleaded no contest to charges involving an attempt to smuggle drugs into the Lycoming County Prison. According to North Central PA dot com, 41-year-old Tyree Tyquan Moy sent his son a letter instructing him to soak paper in wasp spr...
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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 6, 2026
HOMICIDE TRIAL CONTINUES IN LYCOMING COUNTY Testimony continues in the Lycoming County homicide trial of a Montoursville man accused of killing his brother-in-law. Kenneth Michaels, 68, admits shooting John Roskowski at Cable Services in Old Lycoming Township in 2023, but claims self-defense. Prosecutors say Roskowski ...
Nov 6, 2026
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 5, 2026
WILLIAMSPORT MAN JAILED IN DOMESTIC ASSAULT CASE A Williamsport man is behind bars following an alleged domestic assault Sunday night. Lycoming Regional Police say 44-year-old Eric LaVine Junior attacked a woman during an argument at a Cottage Avenue home. Officers found the woman with a bleeding head wound, scrapes an...
Nov 5, 2026
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 4, 2026
SHAPIRO WINS SECOND TERM AS PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro has won a second term in Pennsylvania, easily defeating Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity in Tuesday's election. The Associated Press called the race just one minute after polls closed at eight. Garrity, who was endorsed by Presid...
Nov 4, 2026
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 3, 2026
PENNSYLVANIA VOTERS HEAD TO THE POLLS ON ELECTION DAY It's Election Day in Pennsylvania, with voters heading to the polls to choose a governor, members of Congress and state lawmakers. Polls are open until 8 tonight, and anyone in line by closing time can still vote. Mail ballots must reach the county election office b...
Nov 3, 2026
National News
Marco Rubio Defends Trump's Iran War After Republicans Lose Control of Congress
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Donald Trump's decision to wage war against Iran on Sunday, November 8, saying the military campaign...
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Trump Confirms New Strikes on Iran as U.S. and Tehran Continue Diplomatic Talks
Diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran are continuing despite another round of American military strikes near the Stra...
Nov 8, 2026
Trump Announces Possible Europe-Wide Security Deal After Meeting Putin's Envoy
President Donald Trump says a major security agreement involving Ukraine and potentially all of Europe is being discussed following his November 5 mee...
Nov 7, 2026
Trump's 250-Foot Arch Wins Final Approval, but Federal Judge Blocks Construction
President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery has received final planning approval, although construction...
Nov 6, 2026
Oil Prices Fall for Fourth Straight Day as Iran War Escalation Concerns Ease
Global oil prices declined for a fourth consecutive day on Thursday, November 5, as investors assessed the possibility of reduced tensions surrounding...
Nov 5, 2026













