Tasmin Mahfuz

Washington, D.C., United States

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

@wgal News Anchor/Reporter | 4PM & 10PM

Articles

VIDEO: UPS driver cools off on slip-and-slide after delivering package

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Tasmin Mahfuz

HEY, SPEAKING OF THAT HEAT WAVE, YOU’RE SEEING THAT, RIGHT? THAT’S A UPS DRIVER JOINING IN ON THE SUMMER FUN AFTER DELIVERING A PACKAGE OUTSIDE OF A LANCASTER COUNTY HOME. YEAH, HOW COOL IS THAT? THE GROUP OF BOYS WAS OUTSIDE COOLING OFF IN. THE DRIVER STOPPED, SO THE GROUP INVITED HIM TO TAKE A TURN. AND AS YOU SAW THERE, HE DID. I LOVE THAT. WOW. WE’RE COMING OVER NEXT WEEK. NO, IT LOOKS LIKE A LOT OF FUN.
Celebrating the legacy of Negro League baseball in Lancaster

1 week ago | wgal.com | Tasmin Mahfuz

Lancaster is celebrating the legacy of the Harrisburg Giants, a prominent Negro League team, during Juneteenth with a centennial celebration that highlights their impact on baseball history. "The Negro Leagues in the 1920s were outstanding," said Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. "The Harrisburg Giants were known for their speed and steals, including a memorable triple steal in Lancaster," historian Jeremy Raff said.
Pride Month highlights challenges for transgender youth in Pennsylvania

1 week ago | wgal.com | Tasmin Mahfuz

June is nationally recognized as Pride Month, highlighting stories surrounding the LGBTQ community and their impacts in the Susquehanna Valley. On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a ban on gender-affirming care for minors in a case from Tennessee. It comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to restrict federal funding for sex change procedures for patients under 19 years old in January.
Father of teen on trial for deadly shooting testifies

3 weeks ago | wgal.com | Tasmin Mahfuz

NEWS 8 TOM, THANK YOU. WELL, THE FATHER OF A TEENAGER ACCUSED OF SHOOTING AND KILLING ANOTHER TEEN IN RED LION, YORK COUNTY, TWO YEARS AGO, TOOK THE STAND THIS AFTERNOON. NEWS EIGHT’S MAHFUZ JOINS US WITH WHAT NOLAN GROVE’S FATHER HAD TO SAY TODAY. YEAH, JONATHAN GROVE WAS ON THE STAND SAYING HE LOCKED UP THE HOUSE BEFORE HE LEFT THE NIGHT OF THE SHOOTING OF 12 YEAR OLD CAINE. HYLAND AND NOLAN DID NOT HAVE A KEY. HE ALSO TESTIFIED THAT HE NEVER SHOWED NOLAN HOW TO ACCESS THE GUNS.
Friend of deadly shooting suspect, victim testifies in murder trial: 'Nolan shot Kain in the back'

3 weeks ago | wgal.com | Tasmin Mahfuz

A teen took the stand Tuesday in the trial of Nolan Grove, who is charged with killing a 12-year-old in York County. The witness – a friend to both the suspect and victim – testified that Grove pointed a gun at two girls and said he took photos of Grove pointing a gun at the victim, Kain Heiland. The boy also said, "Nolan shot Kain in the back."The prosecution presented Snapchat screenshots of Grove asking the witness to lie about their whereabouts.
'He amazes us every day': 7-year-old has faced multiple medical challenges

3 weeks ago | wgal.com | Tasmin Mahfuz

This week is the 41st annual Children's Miracle Network Telethon. WGAL is raising money for sick and injured children at Penn State Health Children's Hospital. You can donate here. Thanks to Children's Miracle Network funding, 7-year-old Charlie Klinger and his family got vital support. Charlie was born on Aug. 14, 2017, with a larger head circumference, an extra finger and an extra toe. He underwent two surgeries at Penn State Health Children's Hospital.
Indiantown Gap National Cemetery holds 43rd annual Memorial Day ceremony

1 month ago | wgal.com | Tasmin Mahfuz

OF THE LARGEST IN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, WITH A 677 ACRE SITE. THAT’S MORE LAND THAN THE ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY. AND TONIGHT, WE ARE HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED. HERE’S A LOOK AT THE 43RD ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM IN EAST HANOVER TOWNSHIP. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO. FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED. IT’S NOT ABOUT HAVING BARBECUES AND PICNIC.
Air Dot Show takes flight in Harrisburg

1 month ago | wgal.com | Tasmin Mahfuz

The 2025 Air Dot Show returned to the Susquehanna Valley over the weekend.The show features some of the top aviation performances in the country soaring the skies over Central Pennsylvania.Visitors attending the sold out event had the chance to get an up-close look at some of the finest craftsmanship in aviation.Headling the event, were the U.S. Navy Blue Angels with their high energy, jaw-dropping stunts.
Student brings WWII mortar on school bus

1 month ago | wgal.com | Tasmin Mahfuz

A student brought a World War II-era mortar round on a school bus on Wednesday, according to police in Cumberland County.Silver Spring Township police said officers were notified shortly before noon by the Cumberland Perry Area Career and Technical Center that the 17-year-old student had the device in his backpack.The Pennsylvania State Police Hazardous Device and Explosive Section examined the item and confirmed it contained no explosives or propellant.Police said an initial investigation...
Naked man on meth breaks into Lancaster County church, police say

1 month ago | wgal.com | Tasmin Mahfuz

A Lancaster County man broke into a church while he was naked and under the influence of methamphetamine, according to police.Corey Calderwood, 43, is charged with burglary, indecent exposure and drug offenses.Lancaster Township police said the break-in happened Tuesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the 1000 block of East King Street. Police said Calderwood was also wanted for a theft at the Weis Markets on Millersville Pike on March 7.

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