Dauphin County

A 10-year-old boy is facing charges after stabbing a Dollar Tree employee during an attempted robbery in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Police reported the child used a fixed-blade knife to threaten a female employee for money, leading to a struggle with store workers who subdued him before officers arrived.

A 10-year-old boy is facing charges after stabbing a Dollar Tree employee multiple times during an attempted robbery in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The child used a fixed-blade knife to threaten a female employee for money, was subdued by store workers, and was later taken into custody by police.

A Pennsylvania bill ensuring health coverage for families of fallen municipal police officers passed unanimously in the House Local Government Committee. Jackie Henry, whose husband died in the line of duty, shared her family's experience of losing medical benefits after his death, prompting lawmakers like Rep. Thomas Mehaffie to advocate for the legislation. The measure would require municipalities to cover spouses for life and dependents until age 26, using funds allocated for retired officers.

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.'

Gas prices in Dauphin County have increased by $1.40 since the war in Iran began, close to the national average. This change is reflected in gas stations such as Penn Jersey Mart in Millersburg, Pa. The increase affects local residents.