Taylor Hess, WGAL-TV (Lancaster, PA) Journalist Profile

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One week since governor's residence was set on fire

3 days ago | wgal.com | Taylor Hess

Sunday marks one week since Gov.
Protestors unite against local and federal politicians

4 days ago | wgal.com | Taylor Hess

Protestors are once again taking to the streets. Angry over recent funding cuts by the federal government. "Every American should be angry and should be concerned about the erosion of our democracy," said protestor John Flood. Demonstrators spent the day advocating for the protection of programs such as Social Security, health care, veteran benefits and public education. They rallied right here in the Susquehanna Valley. In Harrisburg, Lebanon, Ephrata, and Chambersburg. But they aren't the only ones.
Community grieves loss of two Lancaster County children after deadly crash

5 days ago | wgal.com | Taylor Hess

CHESTER COUNTY. RIGHT THROUGH THESE DOORS. THOSE WHO KNEW THE ROMAN FAMILY GOT A CHANCE TO UPLIFT THEM IN PRAYER AND GRIEVE TOGETHER AS THEY REMEMBER. ANNIKA AND CARSON. THEY WERE WONDERFUL. WHO? SORRY. WONDERFUL CHILDREN. 13 YEAR OLD CARSON AND TEN YEAR OLD ANIKA ROMAN WERE KILLED IN AN EARLY MORNING CRASH AS THE FAMILY TRAVELED TO MYRTLE BEACH FOR FAMILY VACATION. CARSON WAS IN THE PRETEEN GROUP HERE AT CHURCH AND WAS VERY ACTIVE. ENERGETIC BOY WITH A LOT OF FRIENDS AND ANNIKA.
Health care industry in Pennsylvania facing workforce shortages

6 days ago | wgal.com | Taylor Hess

Our state's health care industry is facing a massive workforce shortage that is creating a strain on access to care. Now, the Hospital and Health System Association of Pennsylvania says the commonwealth could see a shortage of over 20,000 care providers per year through 2032. Hospitals in the state report an average of 14 percent vacancies in registered nurse positions. These shortages aren't new to the commonwealth, but they are continuing to affect workers, patients, and their families.
Victim of motorcycle crash claims he was victim of road rage

1 week ago | wgal.com | Taylor Hess

The driver of a motorcycle is calling for justice after saying he was a victim of road rage. Eastern Adams Regional Police Department says that the incident happened on Sunday when a motorcycle and a car collided on Lincoln Highway West, injuring the motorcyclist. John Kuchtiak, 19, says he was riding his motorcycle with Bronx Picarelli and another friend when he collided with a red SUV. "Am I going to be paralyzed? Am I ever going to walk again?
Lancaster community vigil for roof collapse victims in the Dominican Republic

1 week ago | wgal.com | Taylor Hess

A FEW MINUTES. ALL RIGHT. THANKS, RYAN. IN LANCASTER COUNTY, THE COMMUNITY CAME TOGETHER TO REMEMBER THE MORE THAN 200 VICTIMS WHO DIED IN THE NIGHTCLUB ROOF COLLAPSE IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ON TUESDAY. THE ROOF OF A POPULAR DOMINICAN REPUBLIC NIGHTCLUB COLLAPSED DURING A CONCERT. 189 PEOPLE WERE RESCUED. MORE THAN 200 WERE INJURED, AND THE DEATH TOLL IS CURRENTLY AT 221. NEWS EIGHT’S TAYLOR HESS WAS AT THE VIGIL HOSTED IN LANCASTER CITY, THAT WRAPPED UP JUST A FEW MINUTES AGO AND JOINS US NOW.
Evergreen Golf Course closing after six decades due to sinkholes

1 week ago | wgal.com | Taylor Hess

A popular Lancaster County golf course is closing after six decades due to sinkholes. Various sinkholes fill the Evergreen Golf Course in Manheim with dirt, rock, cement and macadam. After sinkhole activity ramped up in recent years, the golf course is forced to close its doors. "It's not a playable service that any reasonable golfer would really want to be on.
Man involved in crash shoots Pottstown police officer, barricades himself in home, DA says

2 weeks ago | wgal.com | Taylor Hess

IS OVER IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY AFTER AN OFFICER WAS SHOT AND A SUSPECT HAD BARRICADED HIMSELF INSIDE A HOME. GOOD EVENING. I’M MAKENNA ALEXANDER. THIS ALL UNFOLDING IN POTTSTOWN, ROUGHLY 30 MINUTES FROM THE LANCASTER COUNTY LINE. WE WANT TO GO STRAIGHT OUT TO NEWS EIGHT’S TAYLOR HESS, WHO IS LIVE AT WHAT IS STILL AN ACTIVE SCENE IN TAYLOR. WE’RE LEARNING THE SUSPECT HAS BEEN DETAINED AND THE SHELTER IN PLACE ORDER HAS BEEN LIFTED. YEAH. MCKENNA. THAT POLICE CHASE ENDED RIGHT HERE.
Harrisburg vigil unites crime survivors

2 weeks ago | wgal.com | Taylor Hess

THAT A PERSON SO LOVED AND SO NEEDED IS GONE. A COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER TO REMEMBER THOSE THEY LOST WHILE DEMANDING ACTION. GOOD EVENING. I’M MAKENNA ALEXANDER. PEOPLE IN HARRISBURG SPENT THE AFTERNOON HOLDING A VIGIL TO REMEMBER LOVED ONES THEY LOST TO VIOLENCE. THIS VIGIL WAS JUST ONE OF DOZENS THAT HAPPENED IN CITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY, MARKING THE START OF NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS WEEK. WE WANT TO GO OUT LIVE TO NEWS EIGHT’S TAYLOR HESSE NOW.
Manheim Township residents discuss impact of dismantling the Department of Education

3 weeks ago | wgal.com | Taylor Hess

In Lancaster County, a school community is calling for action in response to President Donald Trump's recent executive order calling for the dismantling of the Department of Education.The move could bring major funding cuts for disadvantaged and special education students in the Susquehanna Valley.The threat has led Manheim Township residents to get together and discuss what they can do for their students.