Recent Fatal Chopper Crash First Since '89 for Pennsylvania State Police Aviation
A small plane crashed into the Bell 407 chopper in Carlisle on Aug. 19, leaving a civilian dead and two troopers hurt.
Aug 28, 2026Open source
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Investigators probe small plane crash with Pennsylvania State Police helicopter in Carlisle
Investigators are working to understand why a small plane veered to the side while landing at Carlisle Airport and crashed into a Pennsylvania State Police h...
Aug 21, 2026Open source
Trooper hurt in helicopter crash served as fire marshal at Dunmore barracks
A trooper injured Wednesday night when an airplane collided violently with a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter previously worked as a state police fire ma...
Aug 21, 2026Open source
Pilot killed in collision with Pa. State Police helicopter; troopers survive
A Cessna 150 collided with a Pennsylvania State Police Bell 407 near a Carlisle airport runway, killing the plane’s pilot and trapping two troopers in the...
Aug 20, 2026Open source
Airplane pilot killed in collision with Pennsylvania police helicopter near runway
Authorities say an airplane pilot died after a violent collision with a Pennsylvania state police helicopter near a Carlisle airport runway.
Aug 20, 2026Open source
Pilot killed, 2 troopers injured after helicopter, small plane crash at Carlisle airport
A Cessna 150 airplane and a Bell 407 Pennsylvania State Police helicopter collided in midair near Carlisle on Wednesday, leaving a pilot dead and two state t...
Aug 20, 2026Open source
Pilot killed, 2 police troopers injured in midair crash at Pennsylvania Airport
A small airplane and a helicopter collided midair near an airport in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday.
Aug 20, 2026Open source
Pilot killed, 2 PSP Troopers hurt after aircraft collision, officials say
A Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and a small plane collided over Carlisle Airport on Wednesday night, resulting in the death of a pilot, officials said.
Aug 20, 2026Open source
Pennsylvania State Police helicopter, small plane collide in midair, killing 1 and injuring 2 state troopers
A Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and a small plane collided midair in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, killing the plane's pilot and injuring two state troopers.
Aug 20, 2026Open source
2 aircrafts collide in Pennsylvania; Gov. Shapiro says state police involved
Governor Josh Shapiro said he is on his way to Carlisle, Pennsylvania, following an aircraft crash involving Pennsylvania State Police.
Aug 20, 2026Open source
Army Driscoll Test Ranges
FILE - Army Secretary Dan Driscoll speaks at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., during the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, July...
Aug 8, 2026Open source
Watch Live: Donald Trump Speaks at Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit
President Donald Trump speaks at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, PA, on Wednesday, July 15.
Jul 16, 2026Open source
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Before you vote, hear from the candidates in the Pennsylvania election
Before the Pennsylvania elections, hear from Gov. Josh Shapiro, Stacy Garrity, Brian Fitzpatrick, Bob Harvie, Ryan Mackenzie, and Bob Brooks.
Nov 2, 2026Open source
I’ve been to an Ivy League college – our universities are failing at one vital job
The University of Pennsylvania won me over with socks. Australian universities, I’m asking you for something worth much more.
Nov 2, 2026Open source
Your next job? Just across the Delaware
With nearly 250 races across Pennsylvania that will determine party control of the governor’s office, General Assembly and, potentially, the U.S. House, th...
Nov 2, 2026Open source
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Plainfield is in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Region: Central Pennsylvania
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Before you vote, hear from the candidates in the Pennsylvania election
Before the Pennsylvania elections, hear from Gov. Josh Shapiro, Stacy Garrity, Brian Fitzpatrick, Bob Harvie, Ryan Mackenzie, and Bob Brooks.
Nov 2, 2026Open source
I’ve been to an Ivy League college – our universities are failing at one vital job
The University of Pennsylvania won me over with socks. Australian universities, I’m asking you for something worth much more.
Nov 2, 2026Open source
Your next job? Just across the Delaware
With nearly 250 races across Pennsylvania that will determine party control of the governor’s office, General Assembly and, potentially, the U.S. House, th...
Nov 2, 2026Open source
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