Local News
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 12, 2025
WILLIAMSPORT KITCHEN FIRE DISPLACES SEVERAL TENANTS
Police are investigating a fire that erupted at in the kitchen of a home at 420 W. Fourth St in Williamsport Saturday just before 1pm. According to the Sun Gazette, the tenant escaped his burning apartment before firefighters arrived to black smoke pouring from the ...
17h ago
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 9, 2025
POLICE ARREST MAN WHO FLED ACCIDENT NEAR MEMORIAL AVENUE
A motorcyclist who led police on a short chase in Williamsport, was arrested once police caught up with him on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Sun Gazette, Jason Yahn formerly of McGill Hollow, ignored Williamsport police east of Memorial Avenue and Grie...
May 09, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 8, 2025
FIRE AT THE WILLIAMSPORT HIGHRISE WEDNESDAY
The 7th and 8th floors of the William Hepburn Apartments on Lycoming Street in Williamsport were evacuated Wednesday evening after a fire broke out on the balcony of a tenant on the 7th floor just after 5:30pm. According to the Sun Gazette, Laurie Saunders, a tenant at the ...
May 08, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 7, 2025
WATER MAIN BREAK CAUSED BOIL WATER ADVISORY
A high pressure 12-inch cast iron water main broke Tuesday morning in Old Lycoming Township around 7:30am and traffic was diverted from the area for several hours. The area of the break was near Princeton and Wheatland avenues and crews from the Municipal Water Authority wo...
May 07, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 6, 2025
SECOND DAY OF SEARCHING FOR MISSING 10 YEAR OLD
The search for the missing 10 year old South Williamsport girl is going into its second day today after officials worked all day Monday to find her. According to the Sun Gazette, South Williamsport officials say the family has announced the name of the girl who was swep...
May 06, 2025
Music News

Lee Brice Announces 2025 ‘What You Know About That Tour’
On Monday (May 12), Lee Brice took to Instagram to announce the dates and details of his 2025 "What You Know About That Tour." The 15-date trek will feature Brice performing with a full band, and is set to hit arenas and amphitheaters throughout the U....
6h ago

Ashley Judd Reveals What She Said During Final Conversation With Her Mom Naomi
In the new docuseries, The Judd Family: Truth Be Told, Ashley Judd opened up about what occurred during the final moments of her mom Naomi Judd's life. Ashley recounted receiving a distressing text of "pls help" from her mother on the morning of her de...
6h ago

Kenny Chesney Pays Tribute to Jimmy Buffett, “Jimmy’s Dream Validated My Journey”
During a recent discussion with Mac McAnally on a joint broadcast of Radio Margaritaville and No Shoes Radio, Kenny Chesney pays a heartfelt tribute to Jimmy Buffett while acknowledging the profound influence he had on his music and career. "I sang so ...
6h ago

Morgan Wallen Defends Abrupt Exit From ‘Saturday Night Live,’ Saying “I Was Just Ready To Go Home”
During his May 11th appearance on the Sundae Conversations podcast with host Caleb Pressley, Morgan Wallen responded to the controversy surrounding his abrupt exit from Saturday Night Live during the cast goodbyes of the March 29th episode. Pressley as...
6h ago

Kendrick Lamar And SZA’s “Luther” Sets Records With 12th Consecutive Week At No. 1 On Hot 100
Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Luther" tops the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a 12th consecutive week. The hit collaboration now holds the record for the most weeks spent at No. 1 among duets by co-billed lead solo men and women, surpassing Puff Daddy and Fai...
6h ago