• Casey concedes to McCormick in U.S. Senate race: The Democrat’s concession comes amid a mandated statewide recount. (Source: Capital-Star)
• County budget cuts aid to libraries, Library System: Support would drop 17% from $2.1 million to $1.8 million. Library System Executive Director Karla Trout said the organization will have to rework its budget. (Source: LNP)
• Elizabethtown Area student may have smuggled replica gun into middle school: The alleged incident took place Nov. 15, officials said. (Source: ABC 27)
• Feds give preliminary approval to Cuffs Run hydroelectric project: The action gives backers of the York County project four years to study and plan it. Environmental and tourism groups oppose the initiative. (Source: LNP)
• Harrisburg nonprofit opens housing for youth: Thrive Housing’s site in Allison Hill has 16 units for ages 18 to 25. (Source: CBS 21)
• Columbia eyes 25% property tax increase: Millage would rise from 8 mills to 10 mills. Officials said a tax hike in 2026 is likely as well. (Source: LNP)
• Nation/world: With Gaetz out, Trump taps Bondi for AG. (Source: USA Today) Putin touts high-tech missile, warns NATO. (Source: AP) Police report details allegations against Defense nominee Hesgeth. (Source: NPR) Education nominee McMahon accused of negligence in WWE child sex abuse lawsuit. (Source: CBS News) Dangerous floods threaten California. (Source: NBC News)
