Local News
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 21, 2025
SHAMOKIN MAN RESISTS ARREST AND DISARMS OFFICER
A man who disarmed a police officer in Shamokin was charged with a felony as well as several misdemeanors after he was reported to be trespassing at a store at in the 100 block of West Independence Street last Wednesday and was taken into custody. According to the News ...
18h ago
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 20, 2025
ICE AGENTS TAKE THREE INTO CUSTODY AFTER LOYALSOCK ACCIDENT
A Loyalsock Township man was injured in a motorcycle accident Monday morning in which the driver and passengers in the car that struck him were allegedly illegal immigrants and taken into custody at the scene. According to the Sun Gazette, the biker, 27 year...
May 20, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 19, 2025
BODY OF TEN YEAR OLD GIRL RECOVERED FROM SUSQUEHANNA SATURDAY
The body of Claue Schreffler-Algofera, the ten year old third grader from South Williamsport School District, who was swept away in the Susquehanna River while playing near the water with her family on May 4th, was recovered in Northumberland County on Satu...
May 19, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 16, 2025
STUDENT CHARGED WITH HAVING BB GUN AT SCHOOL
A Jersey Shore High School junior is facing charges after witnesses alerted school authorities that he had allegedly brought a handgun to school and made vague threats toward others. According to the Sun Gazette, Lycoming Regional police were contacted about the incident W...
May 16, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 15, 2025
FATAL ACCIDENT CLOSES ROUTE 54 FOR TEN HOURS
There was a crash yesterday afternoon along Route 54 near Washingtonville that killed a 21 year old Columbia County man. According to state police, the as yet unnamed victim from Orangeville failed to slow down in a construction zone in his Jeep while traveling westbound a...
May 15, 2025
Music News

Foreigner Singer Kelly Hansen Is Leaving The Group, Replaced By Guitarist Luis Maldonado
During The Voice finale on Tuesday (May 20), Foreigner announced that lead singer Kelly Hansen will be leaving the band, with guitarist Luis Maldonado set to take over the role. "Being the voice of Foreigner has been one of the greatest honors of my li...
6h ago

Gorillaz Celebrating 25th Anniversary With ‘House of Kong’ Exhibition And Special London Shows
Gorillaz will mark their 25th anniversary with four standalone live shows at east London's Copper Box Arena on August 29-30 and September 2-3. The performances will coincide with the opening of an immersive exhibition, House Of Kong, which will offer f...
6h ago

Iron Maiden Requests Fans “Severely Limit” Phone Usage During Upcoming Shows
On Tuesday (May 20), Iron Maiden shared a message urging fans to limit their phone usage during their upcoming Run for Your Lives World Tour, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the legendary heavy metal band. "We really want fans to enjoy the shows fi...
6h ago

Judas Priest Documentary On The Way, Co-Directed By Tom Morello
Tom Morello is co-directing the career-spanning rock documentary, The Ballad of Judas Priest, which will be released later this year via Sony Music Vision. The film - which is also co-directed by Sam Dunn - will focus on the history of heavy-metal leg...
6h ago

Bruce Springsteen Releases New Live EP, ‘Land Of Hope And Dreams’
On Wednesday (May 21), Bruce Springsteen released a live EP titled, Land of Hope & Dreams. The four-song collection was recorded on May 14 in Manchester, England, during the opening night of the European leg of The Boss' Land of Hope & Dreams T...
6h ago