Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of August.
Good morning, Harrisburg.
The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales will visit central Pa.
Sept. 2–6, with daily views at Flinchbaugh’s Orchards & Farm Market in Hellam Township. They will parade on City Island at 4 p.m. Sept. 5 before a Harrisburg Senators game.
The Pennsylvania Beef Council was nationally recognized on Monday in Washington, D.C. by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for its PA Beef to PA Schools program, which partners with 175 local schools + nearly 300,000 students.
The Council also recently received a USDA grant for innovative farm-to-school projects.
The Harrisburg University-led J-DAMMIT summit began on Aug.
25 and will run through Aug. 27 to bring 450 defense industry professionals downtown to test advanced equipment—an event designed for hands on interactions among military, students, and entrepreneurs.
CBS21 veteran weather reporter Steve Knight (25 years on air) announced on Facebook that his last day is tomorrow after rejecting a non-negotiable contract offer.
He said he remains optimistic about future opportunities and will continue serving the community he loves.
Students returned to class today as seniors gathered early at Cedar Cliff High School for “Senior Sunrise” while Allen Middle School students attended classes at Cedar Cliff due to renovations (the district is marking its 60th anniversary).
York College and Widener University Commonwealth Law School announced a 3+3 pathway letting eligible students earn a bachelor's and law degree in six years — saving a year of tuition and time.
The program waives fees, offers 30 credit transfers, and includes scholarships for students starting this academic year.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported two measles-related deaths among unvaccinated people on Tuesday — part of a surge that makes 2026 the worst year for measles since 1991.
On Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, Pennsylvania park rangers Emily McCoy & Ellen Secor and paramedic Sean Nam were honored at Memorial Lake State Park for their quick actions that saved mountain biker Bill Blandford's life in Swatara State Park last May.
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