Local News
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
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 14, 2025
MIDDLEBURG MAN ACCUSED OF RAPE OF A CHILD
A Middleburg man is accused of rape of a child and is in custody for acts he allegedly committed between May 2016 and June 2019. According to the Daily item, state police at Selinsgrove report from victim testimony that 52 year old Matthew E. Gilbert committed the assaults ag...
May 14, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 13, 2025
ARMED ROBBER TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AFTER BEING DISARMED BY VICTIM
A Williamsport man is in custody after he used a firearm when he attempted to rob a man walking on East Third Street Saturday night. According to Williamsport Bureau of Police, 41 year old Anthony Olgesby, Jr. was disarmed by his victim who then fought wi...
May 13, 2025
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 ...
May 12, 2025
Music News
Alex G Announces 2025 North American Tour Dates
On Thursday (May 15), Alex G announced the dates and details of his 2025 North American tour, which will feature some of the biggest shows of the indie rock pioneer's celebrated career. The esteemed British musician Nilüfer Yanya will be the opening ac...
May 16, 2025
Lizzo Opens Up About Anxiety And Fame On New Episode Of ‘Therapuss’
Lizzo joined host Jake Shane on a recent episode of Therapuss, where the music superstar reflects on the impact of viral fame and shares insight into her upcoming album, Love in Real Life. Lizzo also discussed the unexpected breakthrough moment for her...
May 16, 2025
Miley Cyrus’ ‘Something Beautiful’ Visual Film Is Getting A Cinematic Release
The visual accompaniment to Miley Cyrus' forthcoming album, Something Beautiful, will be screened in theaters worldwide. The short film, which is described by Cyrus as a "pop opera fueled by fantasy," will feature all 13 songs from the album. It is set...
May 16, 2025
Lorde Discloses Past Struggle With Eating Disorder And Opens Up About Gender Identity
In a revealing new Rolling Stone cover story, Lorde shares her past struggle with an eating disorder, detailing her obsession with being thin while vividly recounting moments of feeling hungry and weak. Despite her newfound freedom onstage and joy from...
May 16, 2025
Chris Brown Arrested In England On Charges Related To 2023 “Bottle Attack” In London Nightclub
Chris Brown was arrested in Manchester, England on Thursday (May 15) over an incident at a London nightclub in February 2023, and he was subsequently charged with suspicion of grievous bodily harm. The arrest came after music producer Amadou "Abe" Diaw...
May 16, 2025
