Gabriel Thomas

Lancaster

Reporter at WGAL-TV (Lancaster, PA)

I like impacting peoples lives through my writing. All around powerhouse✨ 1913. Reporter at WGAL 8| VCU Alum|

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Catholics in South-Central Pennsylvania react to election of Pope Leo XIV

5 days ago | wgal.com | Gabriel Thomas

Catholic churches across the Susquehanna Valley, including one in Cumberland County, are reacting to the election of the new pope.At St. Patrick Catholic Church in Carlisle, Parishioners gathered for a special Mass celebrating Pope Leo XIV.Though Pope Leo has ties to Pennsylvania, his connection to St. Patrick runs deeper.Father Henry Ganss, once a priest there, wrote the hymn "Long Live the Pope," which played during the announcement of the new pontiff.Church leaders say this marks the...
Grieving families call on lawmakers to change safety DUI program

6 days ago | wgal.com | Gabriel Thomas

IT’S 636, AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY DRUNK DRIVERS ARE GOING TO THE CAPITOL TODAY DEMANDING ACTION ON A SAFETY PROGRAM THAT THEY SAY IS NOT REALLY WORKING. NEWS EIGHT’S GABRIELLE THOMAS LIVE AT THE STATE CAPITOL WITH WHAT THIS MEANS FOR DRIVERS CONVICTED OF DUI. GABRIELLE. GOOD MORNING, MATT AND CAITLIN. WELL, WE ALL KNOW THE PAIN OF LOSING A LOVED ONE.
New fee goes into effect for EV, plug-in hybrid owners in Pennsylvania; How much you're expected to pay

1 week ago | wgal.com | Gabriel Thomas

If you're a Pennsylvania driver who owns an EV or plug-in hybrid and your registration is about to expire, you'll need to start paying a new fee. You'll be getting a form from PennDOT with payment details. In 2024, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a new law into effect, creating a fee for electric and hybrid vehicle owners to contribute to road maintenance. Gas-powered vehicle owners help fund the roads through the gas tax.
Lancaster volunteer fire company holds annual flower sale

1 week ago | wgal.com | Gabriel Thomas

POPULAR TIME TO BUY FLOWERS AND A VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY IN LANCASTER COUNTY, AND SEVERAL OTHERS AROUND THE REGION ARE HOPING TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THAT. NEWS EIGHT’S GABRIELLE THOMAS LIVE NOW AT THE GARDEN SPOT FIRE DEPARTMENT AND HOW THEY’RE DOING WITH THIS FLOWER SALE TO RAISE MONEY. GABRIELLE. GOOD MORNING, CAITLIN AND REGINA.
Susquehanna Valley teens test their skills in PennDOT's youth driving safety challenge

1 week ago | wgal.com | Gabriel Thomas

BEFORE THEY HIT THE ROAD FOR SUMMER BREAK, SOME TEENAGERS WILL PROVE THEY ARE SAFE DRIVERS. PENNDOT IS HOLDING ITS ANNUAL YOUTH SAFETY DRIVING COMPETITION.
Lancaster County leaders discuss measles prevention following one confirmed case

3 weeks ago | wgal.com | Gabriel Thomas

Several Measles cases have been confirmed in Pennsylvania, including one case in Lancaster County. County leaders and health care professionals are planning early to keep the community safe and get ahead of the disease. During a special meeting, Lancaster County officials say they are actively working to ensure the community has access to information regarding the disease and vaccines to stay safe.
Lancaster Meals on Wheels expresses concerns about potential federal cuts

3 weeks ago | wgal.com | Gabriel Thomas

IT’S 633, AND THERE ARE A NUMBER OF ORGANIZATIONS HERE IN THE SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY THAT RELY ON FEDERAL FUNDING. AND THE RECENT CUTS ANNOUNCED BY THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION COULD IMPACT THEM. NEWS EIGHT’S GABRIELLE THOMAS LIVE AT MEALS ON WHEELS IN LANCASTER COUNTY WITH WHAT THE CUTS COULD MEAN FOR THE PEOPLE THAT ORGANIZATION SERVES. GOOD MORNING, GABRIELLE. GOOD MORNING, REGINA AND KAITLIN.
Truck driver charged in York County I-83 crash that killed three workers

3 weeks ago | wgal.com | Gabriel Thomas

Today marks one year since police say a driver in York County struck and killed three construction workers on I-83 in York County.The crash happened in Fairview Township between the Lewisberry and Fishing Creek Exit.
Beauty supply store in York County prepares for Chinese tariffs

1 month ago | wgal.com | Gabriel Thomas

GOOD MORNING, CAITLIN AND MEREDITH. WELL, RIGHT NOW I’M HERE AT NEW YORK BEAUTY SUPPLY HERE IN YORK TOWNSHIP. AND THIS HAIR THAT I’M HOLDING, IT’S HUMAN HAIR CALLED PINK LEMON, IS IMPORTED FROM CHINA. BUT THAT’S NOT ALL. 95% OF THE PRODUCTS HERE AT THIS BEAUTY SUPPLY ARE IMPORTED FROM CHINA. AND THOSE PRICES ON PRODUCTS COULD DEFINITELY INCREASE. NOW I HAVE ANGIE JOINING ME THIS MORNING. SHE IS THE OWNER HERE AT NEW YORK BEAUTY SUPPLY.
Two men dead after early-morning shooting, fire in Lebanon

1 month ago | wgal.com | Rachael Lardani |Gabriel Thomas

BLOCK OF SOUTH NINTH STREET. GOOD AFTERNOON. BRIAN. ONE PERSON IS DEAD FOLLOWING A DEADLY SHOOTING HERE IN LEBANON CITY, WHICH POLICE BELIEVE IS CONNECTED TO A FIRE. TAKE A LOOK HERE. THE ACTIVE POLICE CHIEF TELLS ME THAT THIS FIRE WAS INTENTIONALLY SET. AND AS YOU CAN SEE HERE, THESE APARTMENT BUILDINGS ARE BEHIND A LOCKSMITH HERE IN THE 500 BLOCK OF SOUTH NINTH STREET. NOW, WE ALSO SAW INVESTIGATORS CARRY SEVERAL BAGS WORTH OF EVIDENCE, AND POLICE HAVE BEEN INVESTIGATING ALL MORNING.