Cumberland County

A crash involving a state police helicopter and a Cessna 150 private plane occurred in Cumberland County at Carlisle Airport. The sole occupant of the small plane died, while two Pennsylvania State Police troopers, Corporal Bryce Corman and Trooper Jason Mills, were injured but are reported stable. Lt. Col. George Bivens stated that the fatal incident happened when the Cessna approached the helicopter from behind and veered hard to the right.

A person died following a fiery crash in Cumberland County on Monday night. The incident occurred in the county, resulting in one fatality.

Troy Jackson is leading in the delegate selection for the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine to replace Graham Platner, with over 90% of slots secured, positioning him to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the midterm elections. Jackson's platform includes Medicare-for-all and tax increases on billionaires.

A Tennessee school district is warning parents about an unapproved after-school care program operated by a local business in Cumberland County. Parents who paid fees or deposits to unauthorized providers are urged to contact local authorities immediately, as only Crossroads Academy has official approval for the service.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear awarded over $6.1M in state funding to support site and building development in Cumberland, Fayette, Madison, Russell, and Scott counties through the Kentucky Development Initiative. The Burkesville-Cumberland County Industrial Development Authority plans a multi-phase project in the Cumberland River Industrial Park, including infrastructure improvements and utility expansions, with $1.3M in state support allocated for the initiative.

A rise in cyclospora cases, causing intestinal symptoms, has been reported in Virginia with 37 confirmed cases as of July 4. The CDC reports 1,645 nationwide cases, while Virginia also faces a measles outbreak with 177 cases, primarily in Buckingham and Cumberland counties.

Van Hilleary and Johnny Garrett are leading Republican candidates in the race to succeed John Rose in Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District. Both candidates emphasize support for Trump’s 'America First' ideology, with Hilleary highlighting fiscal policies and term limits, while Garrett focuses on legislative actions against transgender athletes and undocumented immigration.

Pennsylvania will regulate the use of food processing residual waste (FPR) on farms under a new law, addressing environmental and odor concerns. The law requires state agencies to develop regulations for hauling and applying FPR, following incidents like a Cumberland County spill that contaminated local drinking water with foul odors.

Cumberland County Sheriff's department has issued a warning about trespassers entering flooded homes in Southern Kentucky. The county is currently experiencing severe flooding.

A family in Cumberland County, Kentucky, was trapped in their home after flash floods washed out a bridge, part of statewide flooding that killed four people and damaged thousands of homes. The Richards family reported record-high water levels and mudslides but expressed relief that their home avoided flooding and no fatalities occurred in their county.

Cumberland County has declared a state of emergency due to flooding caused by severe rainfall. The situation has prompted emergency measures in response to the weather event.

Widespread flooding in Kentucky has caused at least four deaths, prompting dozens of rescues and a state of emergency. Heavy rains have damaged infrastructure, with more rainfall expected to exacerbate the situation. Governor Andy Beshear has urged caution and declared emergency measures in multiple counties.

Virginia health officials have expanded the measles outbreak to include Cumberland County due to recent evidence of 'community transmission.'

State officials raided areas of Cumberland and Hoke counties, arresting two men involved in a two-state truck theft ring that stole over $630,000 in semi-trucks and trailers. The operation was taken down by the N.C. SBI, with an Anson County truck among those stolen.

A tree worker was rescued after becoming stuck 50 feet in the air in a cherry picker in Cumberland County. The incident occurred in a work-related setting involving elevated equipment.

A man has died after an apparent drowning in a private pond located in Cumberland County on Wednesday night.

Adam Johnson, a former part-time employee of Cumberland County Emergency Medical Services and full-time employee of Wilson County Emergency Management Agency, is accused of falsifying timesheets to receive at least $117,108.63 in payments for unworked time. Investigators found he reported overlapping shifts and nearly $9,700 in questionable compensation across both agencies.

A woman was charged with first-degree murder after her husband was shot and killed in his Cumberland County home early Tuesday morning. Authorities confirmed the victim was elderly and the incident occurred at their residence.

Dominion Energy proposes a 3,000 MW gas combined-cycle plant in Cumberland County, Virginia, its largest fossil fuel project yet, despite prior controversies over a smaller gas peaker plant in Chesterfield. The new plant faces criticism for environmental injustice, as Cumberland County recently approved a mega-landfill over opposition from a rural, historically Black community.

Janelle Stelson won the Pa.-10 Democratic primary with 69% of the vote, defeating Justin Douglas. Her victory sets up a rematch against Republican Rep. Scott Perry in November. Stelson, a former Republican, focuses her campaign on criticizing Perry's loyalty to Donald Trump and policies like the 'Big Beautiful bill.'

Maine's Penobscot County has seen a significant spike in HIV cases, with 43 reported infections, prompting public health officials to take action. The outbreak is largely linked to injecting drugs and homelessness. Health officials warn that the actual number of infections may be higher than reported.