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Sunday, January 4th, 2026
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WGAL News 8 On Your Side has compiled the top five scams of 2025 after receiving thousands of calls & emails from viewers. The guide describes Medicare, romance, jury duty, AI deepfakes, and sweepstakes scams, urging Harrisburg residents to stay vigilant. WGAL
- ➤ Humane Society of Harrisburg Area hosts its 29th Penguin Plunge event Thursday at City Island to raise funds for animals, with in-person registration from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. at the Beach Club and nearly 200 plungers expected at noon amid food trucks and a costume contest. FOX43
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cloudy skies tonight will drop temperatures to the lower 20s (with occasional flurries) but high pressure will bring partly sunny skies and mid-30s on Sunday. Over the week, temperatures will rise into the 40s Tuesday and rainfall will return Tuesday night with more showers later. WGAL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials warn that a new flu variant is spreading fast with symptoms of body aches, cough, sore throat, and runny nose, linked to over 7 million cases. The CDC advises families (especially those with children and older adults) to stay hydrated, eat, and vaccinate to keep the virus milder. WGAL
- ➤ Labor and delivery teams at WellSpan, UPMC, Penn State Health and Penn Medicine delivered the first newborns of 2026 on New Year's Day—some as early as just after midnight and others later in the morning. FOX43
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Eaglemania - A Tribute to The Eagles
8-11 p.m. — Carlisle Theatre — Cost info not specified — Experience the world’s greatest Eagles tribute performance featuring remarkable harmonies and hits.
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Megan and Dave's Sing-Along Night
6-9 p.m. — Copper Pub and Grille — Free entry — Enjoy a high-energy night of your favorite sing-along covers with Megan and Dave.
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