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PAW working to fix Wilkes-Barre water main break
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Pennsylvania American Water (PAW) is working to repair a water main break in Wilkes-Barre. Officials said a water main below Hanover Street in Wilkes-Barre broke around 8:00 a.m. Wednesday morning. PAW said residents in the area may have discolored or cloudy water, low water pressure, or no water at all. Battle over Lackawanna...
Woman dies after Lycoming County crash
GAMBLE TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A woman from Trout Run died after a crash in Lycoming County Monday afternoon. State police said they were called to Sugar Camp Road, Gamble Township, around 3:20 p.m. Monday for a one-car crash. First responders said they arrived on the scene and found a car at the bottom of an embankment, about a half mile north of Mill Creek Road...
Police investigate Lycoming County burglary
PIATT TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Police say they are investigating a break-in at a small business in Lycoming County. The Lycoming Regional Police Department says someone broke into Mary's Market in the 9800 block of Route 220, Piatt Township, sometime between Sunday and Tuesday this past week. Woman charged with cruelty, abandoning multiple cats According to...
Thousands of student artists to showcase works at Lewisburg Area Art Show
LEWISBURG — Lewisburg Area AP Art students Lillian Hidlay and Valen Henry both were looking forward to the 2024 districtwide art show this year.
Teacher faces discipline probe
Southern Columbia educator says emails are at the center of issue
FRANKLIN TWP. -- The Southern Columbia school board voted Monday to take the next step in a disciplinary process that...
Danville elementary principal to become a teacher
Parents, fellow educator defend administrator
DANVILLE -- The Danville school board voted 5-4 Tuesday night to transfer a school principal to a teacher position even...
Cremains have created issue
Montour County officials may build mausoleum for unclaimed remains
DANVILLE -- Montour County is looking for a better way to store unclaimed cremated human remains left in its care....
Class offers communication tips for political discussions
BLOOMSBURG -- The Bloomsburg Public Library hosted a "Skills for Disagreeing Better" class Saturday that focused on...
Program could help doctor clear record
BLOOMSBURG -- A Geisinger physician arrested last fall for fleeing from police at high speeds before crashing his car...
Battle over Lackawanna County water rates takes interesting turn
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The battle over water rates for customers in Lackawanna County took an interesting turn Tuesday. The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) said the rate hike PA American Water wants is too high and recommended a much lower rate hike. That could ultimately be good news for residents, but as 28/22 News Reporter Jason LiVecchi tells us, many worry any rate hike...
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SUV buries self in house; driver airlifted to GMC
MIFFLINVILLE — A 20-year-old lost control of his SUV, which buried itself in a house early Thursday...
Homeowners trapped
Fire chief: Crash left Mifflinville house uninhabitable
MIFFLINVILLE -- A 20-year-old lost control of his SUV, which buried itself in a house early Thursday, trapping the...
Wreck sends drivers to Geisinger
Woman stuck in SUV in Berwick
BERWICK -- A car smashed into an SUV on Market Street Thursday, sending both drivers to Geisinger Medical Center...
Fast-moving fire razes home
Briar Creek Township pair fled flames
BRIAR CREEK TWP. -- A fast-moving fire burned a house to the ground minutes after one homeowner first smelled...
Police search for identity of shirtless prowling suspect
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are looking for a man who allegedly caused a...
PA Lottery ticket stolen at Sheetz
BRIAR CREEK BOROUGH, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are investigating a theft after a PA Lottery...
Police say man raped woman he met online
Bloomsburg victim was hurt, papers state
BLOOMSBURG -- A New Jersey man is accused of raping a woman he'd met online then traveled here from out of state...
Statehouse race still in limbo
WILKES-BARRE -- It appears the tight race between Mike Cabell and Jamie Walsh for the GOP nomination for the state...
Service a solemn remembrance
Local congregation observes Yom HaShoah for Jews killed in Holocaust
BLOOMSBURG -- The Beth Israel Congregation observed Yom HaShoah Sunday evening as they prayed, read poetry and lit...
Bridge preservation project to start in Bloomsburg
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced...