Lori Burkholder

Lancaster

News Anchor and Reporter at WGAL-TV (Lancaster, PA)

Emmy Award Winning Journalist. Anchor/Reporter WGAL. Links & RTs aren't endorsements. Opinions are my own. Living the dream!!

Articles

News 8 goes one-on-one with new NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas

1 day ago | wgal.com | Lori Burkholder

SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY. LOOK, IT IS. IT’S THE HONOR OF A LIFETIME, RIGHT TO ME. NIGHTLY NEWS IS THE BEST OF NBC NEWS EVERY SINGLE NIGHT. IT HAS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL TRADITION. PEOPLE KNOW THAT THEY CAN GO TO THE NEWSCAST FOR TRUST TO GET THE LATEST BREAKING STORIES, AND ALSO TO SEE THE WORLD IN THEIR COUNTRY. I LIKE TO SAY THAT I’M GOING TO HAVE MY FINGERPRINTS ON THE SHOW, BUT I’M REALLY INVOLVED IN EVERY SECOND OF THAT SHOW BECAUSE, YOU KNOW, IT’S A TEAM SPORT.
Police in York County want to ID man who pointed gun at security camera

1 week ago | wgal.com | Lori Burkholder

SURVIVE. AND WE ARE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS. THE NORTHERN YORK COUNTY REGIONAL POLICE DEPARTMENT JUST RELEASED THIS NEW VIDEO OF A TRIO OF YOUNG MALES. THEY WANT THE PUBLIC’S HELP IN IDENTIFYING AFTER ONE OF THEM POINTED A HANDGUN AT A SECURITY CAMERA. YOU CAN SEE THE MOMENT THIS HAPPENED RIGHT THERE, 2:00 THIS MORNING OUT IN FRONT OF THE VIEW AT MACKENZIE MANAGEMENT OFFICES ON PATRIOT STREET.
Perry County school district considers consolidating 3 elementary schools

1 week ago | wgal.com | Lori Burkholder

West Perry School District residents had the opportunity to ask questions and state their concerns as the district considers consolidating three elementary schools into one.A town hall meeting about the proposal was held Wednesday night.The district cites declining enrollment and significant deficiencies inside and outside of Blain, Carroll, and New Bloomfield elementary schools as the reasons for the consolidation.The district said a single elementary school would save taxpayers money and...
Police: Man tried to burn down home with wife, child inside

1 week ago | wgal.com | Lori Burkholder

A York County man tried to burn down his home with his wife and child inside, police say. Adam Ferrara, 40, is charged with attempted arson and terroristic threats. According to Northern York County Regional police, Ferrara got angry on Monday when the family dog ran into a screen door and caused some damage. Police said Ferrara continued to become more upset as he threw items around the home in the 2000 block of Wyatt Circle in Dover Township.
Make-A-Wish Mother's Day Truck Convoy had record-breaking year

2 weeks ago | wgal.com | Lori Burkholder

This year's Make-A-Wish Mother's Day Truck Convoy in Lancaster County was record-breaking. Organizers said 426 trucks participated on May 10, which is the highest number since the event moved to the Manheim Auto Auction in 2020. It was the 36th year for the event, which raises money to grant wishes for children battling critical illnesses. Fundraising continues through June 15. Right now, the convoy has reached 78% of its $500,000 fundraising goal. To show your support, visit wishconvoy.org.
Conversations with the Candidates | Lancaster mayoral candidates discuss platforms ahead of primary

3 weeks ago | wgal.com | Lori Burkholder

TIME FOR WGAL NEWS EIGHT TO GO. THE NEWS EIGHT TODAY TEAM IS ALL HERE TO HELP YOU START YOUR DAY. AND WE BEGIN WITH GABRIELLE. GOOD MORNING. I’M GABRIELLE THOMAS, LIVE HERE IN DOWNTOWN LANCASTER AND THE LANCASTER CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING ONGOING STAFFING SHORTAGES, BUT THEY ARE MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION WITH TEN RECRUITS IN TRAINING RIGHT NOW. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO APPLY TO BE A LANCASTER CITY POLICE OFFICER, I ALREADY HAVE THAT LINK ON MY FACEBOOK.
Lancaster County Pool will reopen for season after getting upgrades

3 weeks ago | wgal.com | Lori Burkholder

TEACH READING EFFECTIVELY. WELL, YOU KNOW, THE SUMMER SEASON IS HERE WHEN THE LANCASTER COUNTY POOL IS GETTING READY FOR THE 2025 SEASON, LANCASTER COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION SAYS DURING THE OFF SEASON, THE POOL HAS SEVERAL UPGRADES, INCLUDING NEW TILE AND ALSO SOME NEW PLASTER. THERE’S ALSO A NEW WALL THAT WILL CREATE A WAITING SECTION FOR CHILDREN. LAST YEAR WAS A RECORD BREAKING YEAR. WE HAD 33% MORE ATTENDEES THAN THE YEAR BEFORE.
Man convicted of assault that shattered Lebanon bartender's jaw

1 month ago | wgal.com | Lori Burkholder

ALONG WITH SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF GASOLINE AND A JURY IN LEBANON COUNTY JURY CONVICTED A MAN FOR ASSAULTING A BARTENDER, SHATTERING HER JAW. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED LAST JUNE, WITH LEBANON CITY POLICE SAYING RICARDO HERNANDEZ WAS TOLD TO LEAVE THE PREMISES OF THE DOWNTOWN LOUNGE ON CUMBERLAND STREET WHEN BARTENDERS ATTEMPTED TO TAKE HIS DRINK FROM HIM.
Police investigate social media post in connection with baby buried in backyard

1 month ago | wgal.com | Lori Burkholder

Susquehanna Regional Police in Lancaster County are investigating a social media post connected to the case of a baby buried in an East Donegal Township backyard. Investigators are looking into a social media post sent to them on Tuesday. It has been five weeks since police found the baby behind a home on Village Square Drive. Court documents say the gestational age of the baby was 20 weeks and six days. Police detectives say they are still actively investigating the death of the baby boy.
Emergency medicine doctor motivates women to pursue STEM career

2 months ago | wdsu.com | Lori Burkholder

March is Women's History Month, and we are honoring women in our communities who are inspiring others through their leadership and contributions. A doctor in York, Pennsylvania, is motivating women to pursue a career in STEM. Dr. Amber Billet is the director of the emergency medicine residency program at WellSpan York Hospital. "I am the first female and non-Caucasian program director in the history of the emergency medicine residency program," she said.