Local News
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 17, 2025
CLINTON TOWNSHIP FIRE TUESDAY
Fire officials in Clinton Township extinguished a mobile home fire around 7pm Tuesday night and rescued three cats from the smoke filled structure. According to the Sun Gazette, fire officials say a space heater placed too close to flammable items was the cause of the fire, but they put ...
8h ago
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 16, 2025
WILLIAMSPORT COUPLE FACING DRUG CHARGES
Two people from Williamsport are facing jail time after they are accused of selling cocaine to confidential informants over several months. According to North Central PA dot com, John Allen and Vanessa Jo Snyder were recorded by informants performing the drug transactions with s...
8h ago
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 15, 2025
WOMAN HIDES FUGITIVE IN HER HOME, FACES CHARGES
Police say a Williamsport woman knowingly hid a man being sought by law enforcement in November and now faces a felony charge. According to the Sun Gazette, an police affidavit says that, 25 year old Kylah Winder kept Jhalil Moore in her home on November 21st and lie...
Jan 15, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 14, 2025
MAN HOSPITALIZED AFTER ACCIDENT INTO FENCE AT WIREROPE
Police are investigating after a security guard discovered a 68 year old man trapped in a vehicle that was entangled in a fence after 8am Sunday morning on the property of Bethlehem Wire Rope off of Locust Street in Williamsport. According to the Sun Gazette, p...
Jan 15, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 13, 2025
LYCO CONTROLLER SUBMITTED RESIGNATION
Lycoming County's Controller who over the past few years mounted a legal battle against the county commissioners over who should have control over county functions like general ledger, payroll and accounts payable, has resigned as of Friday afternoon. According to the Sun Gazet...
Jan 13, 2025
Music News
Legendary Shangri-La Studio Thankfully Survives Malibu Fire That Devastated The Area
Malibu's celebrated Shangri-La recording studio miraculously survived the Palisades fire that recently decimated much of that area. The space is now owned by legendary producer Rick Rubin, but the studio was originally built in the mid-70s under the cr...
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Ringo Starr Joined By Jack White, Billy Strings, Sheryl Crow And More During Celebrated Ryman Show
Ringo Starr took to the stage at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium for two celebrated shows this week (January 14-15), where he was joined by an impressive array of fellow music superstars. The Beatles legendary drummer was celebrating the release ...
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Eagles Make $2.5 Million Donation To FireAid Benefit Concert In Los Angeles
The Eagles have announced that they have donated $2.5 million to the upcoming FireAid benefit concert taking place on January 30 at L.A.'s Intuit Dome. The show, organized by Eagles manager Irving Azoff, will aid victims displaced by the wildfires that...
Jan 16, 2025
Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Kacey Musgraves, And Luke Combs Lead 2025 New Orleans Jazz Festival Lineup
On Wednesday (January 15), the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival revealed its stacked 2025 lineup. The celebrated music festival will feature high-profile headlining sets from Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, hometown rap superstar Lil Wayne perfo...
Jan 16, 2025
Recording Academy Announces Changes To Grammy Week Proceedings Amid L.A. Fires
On Wednesday (January 15), the Recording Academy announced significant changes to its annual Grammy Week festivities. The Academy canceled most industry events leading up to the awards show on Sunday, February 2, while shifting the focus of the remaini...
Jan 16, 2025