Local News
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MARCH 12, 2025
FORMER MOUNT CARMEL OFFICERS AGREE TO A PLEA DEAL
The two Mount Carmel police officers accused of using excessive force on arrestees between 2018 and 2021, have agreed to enter guilty pleas to a single count of conspiracy to deprive rights under the color of law, meaning it was outside of their bounds as a lawful auth...
12h ago
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MARCH 11, 2025
DNA EVIDENCE LEADS TO ARREST OF MILLVILLE MAN
DNA from a cigarette butt led police to arrest a Millville man suspected of stealing a truck, and burglarizing a home and another nearby vehicle. According to North Central PA dot com, police say a victim reported that his Ford Ranger pickup truck was missing from his dri...
Mar 11, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MARCH 10, 2025
LINDEN MAN ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT OF PARMEDIC
A man from Linden who police say was intoxicated was taken into custody early Sunday for aggressive and loud behavior, but when requiring medical assistance while in custody for a breathing difficulty, he allegedly assaulted a paramedic at police headquarters on Nichols Plac...
Mar 10, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MARCH 7, 2025
FORMER WASD PRINCIPAL ACQUITTED
After an initial deadlock, a Lycoming County jury found former Williamsport High School principal, Roger Weaver Freed not guilty of 25 counts of institutional sexual assault, and one count of corruption of minors. According to the Sun Gazette, after a four day trial the jury received i...
Mar 07, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MARCH 6, 2025
FUGITIVE WANTED FOR MURDER OF 15 YEAR-OLD IN CUSTODY
The young man wanted by state police for his alleged role in murdering a 15-year-old at a Loyalsock restaurant a year ago was taken into custody yesterday around 11am in Milton. According to North Central PA dot com, 18 year old Ja'hsir Legare was apprehended by th...
Mar 06, 2025
Music News

Sting Announces New 2025 US Dates On His “Sting 3.0” Tour
Sting has announced new US tour dates for his Sting 3.0 Tour that are scheduled for the spring and fall of 2025. Sting's current tour features a power trio led by the legendary bassist playing alongside guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas. ...
Mar 12, 2025

Billy Joel Has Surgery For Undisclosed “Medical Condition,” Postpones All Shows For Four Months
Billy Joel announced on Tuesday (March 11) that he is postponing his upcoming concerts for the next four months due to recent surgery for an undisclosed "medical condition." The procedure will require plenty of recovery time for the 75-year-old music l...
Mar 12, 2025

‘Wicked’ Tunesmith Stephen Schwartz To Receive Johnny Mercer Award At 2025 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Gala
Stephen Schwartz, the acclaimed songwriter behind Wicked, is set to receive the 2025 Johnny Mercer Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in New York City on June 12. The honor comes amidst the success of Wicked as the highest-...
Mar 12, 2025

Lauryn Hill Performs Alongside Stevie Wonder At Roberta Flack’s Memorial Service
Lauryn Hill made a surprise appearance at the memorial service for soul legend Roberta Flack at New York's Abyssinian Baptist Church on Monday afternoon (March 10). Hill was joined by music legend Stevie Wonder and her Fugees bandmate Wyclef Jean on st...
Mar 12, 2025

Rick Springfield Just Discovered He Suffered Brain Damage From Stage Fall 25 Years Ago
In a recent interview with People, 75-year-old Rick Springfield revealed that a fall he suffered 25 years ago has left him with brain damage. The singer discovered his brain injury following a recent full-body MRI scan, which stems from an incident tha...
Mar 11, 2025