Local News
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 16, 2026
MAN CHARGED FOR MAKING GUNS AND PARTS WITH 3D PRINTER IN HOME A Sunbury man is facing charges after police say he used a 3D printer to make weapons in his home. According to the News Item, Antonio J. Mantz, is accused of manufacturing firearm parts, including switches that can turn handguns fully automatic, along with...
7h ago
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 15, 2026
FATAL CRASH IN SNYDER COUNTY A Snyder County man is dead after a crash involving a tractor trailer Monday morning. Police say 64-year-old Brian Shea of Middleburg pulled out from a private driveway onto Route 522 in Franklin Township and failed to yield to an oncoming truck. The tractor trailer struck his pickup, sendi...
Apr 15, 2026
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 14, 2026
POLICE SEEK INFORMATION ABOUT DRIVE-BY SHOOTING Police in Williamsport are asking for the public's help after a shooting involving juveniles Sunday night. Investigators say two individuals in a small gray SUV were near Fourth Avenue and High Street around 10:15 p.m. when one of them fired at a third juvenile. The inten...
Apr 14, 2026
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 13, 2026
LIFE SENTENCE HANDED TO WILLIAMSPORT MAN FOR 2023 HOMICIDE A Lycoming County man will spend the rest of his life in prison for a deadly 2023 shooting. A jury convicted 35-year-old Benjamin Villanueva the Third of criminal homicide, aggravated assault, evidence tampering and firearms violations in the shooting death of ...
Apr 13, 2026
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 10, 2026
WILLIAMSPORT MAN CHARGED WITH ARSON A Williamsport man is facing serious charges after police say he set a fire inside an apartment building. Fifty-five-year-old Michael Eugene Cover was arrested late Wednesday at a high-rise on West Fourth Street. Investigators say he set debris on fire in a third-floor hallway, trapp...
Apr 10, 2026
Music News
Aerosmith's Touring Days Are Over, But Joe Perry Isn't Ruling Out a Final Show
In a recent interview, Joe Perry said Aerosmith may still have one more performance left, even after the band stepped away from touring. He did not su...
11h ago
The Great Escape 2026: Full Lineup Revealed for the U.K. Live Showcase in Brighton
Festival organizers have unveiled the full lineup for the U.K. Live showcase at The Great Escape 2026, with Bella Kay joining a bill led by rising roc...
11h ago
Rock Hall 2026: Balancing Tradition and Modernity in the Latest Nominee List
This year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations are drawing attention with a wide-ranging list of artists, including Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron...
Apr 15, 2026
Metal's Finest: Iron Maiden Finally Secured for 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Iron Maiden is officially headed to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The announcement confirms the band will be part of the 2026 induction class, closi...
Apr 15, 2026
Tom Dumont of No Doubt Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis: 'I Am Still Playing'
Tom Dumont, guitarist for No Doubt, has revealed he has been living with early-onset Parkinson's disease for several years. The announcement came thro...
Apr 14, 2026









