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All snow-induced road restrictions lifted in NEPA
(WBRE/WYOU) — Around noon on Saturday, PennDOT lifted all remaining speed restrictions on major interstates that were implemented for an overnight snowstorm in NEPA. Previously, PennDOT issued statements to restore speed limits in certain areas, but they have since removed the remaining speed limit and right-lane-only commercial vehicle restrictions. PennDOT said they are treating roadways [...]
Child among 15 killed by gunmen in attack on Jewish holiday event on Sydney's Bondi Beach
The death toll has risen in a shooting at a Jewish holiday celebration in Sydney, Australia, that local authorities have deemed a terrorist attack.
Trooper shakes off cold, helps cause for kids
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local state trooper is shaking off the cold after helping out a cause for kids. Pennsylvania State Police Troop N Trooper Anthony Petrosky got dropped in a dunk tank outside Mohegan Arena before Saturday night's Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins game. The Fourth Annual Freezin' for a Reason event is held [...]
Did anyone win the $1 billion jackpot? Winning Powerball numbers for Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025
Saturday's Powerball jackpot was the seventh largest in the game's history.
PFAs found at Superfund site
Contamination discovered in wells at former Safety Light property
ALMEDIA -- Federal workers removing radioactive contamination from the Safety Light Superfund site now have another...
New museum site is eyed
Deal in the works for former Route 11 motorcycle dealership
MONTOUR TWP -- The Bloomsburg Children's Museum may have found its next headquarters at the former Vreeland's Harley-...
Status of company is unclear
Beaver Township’s fire department may be undergoing leadership changes
BEAVER TWP. -- The next time there's a fire in Beaver Township, it's unclear exactly who will respond. The president,...
Montour Township offering discounts on sewer payments
RUPERT -- Supervisors hope to cut down on paperwork by offering discounts to people who pay their sewer bill in advance...
Father’s sobriety has family in better place but debts remain
David was in a dark place five years ago. His father, who had long been a support in his life, had just died. And in...
Chilling end to deer season
On a frigid final day of rifle deer season, Jeff Scavazzo's Deer Processing business aims to exceed 1,000 processed deer.
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Trump pledges retaliation after 3 Americans are killed in Syria attack that the US blames on IS
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that “there will be very serious retaliation” after...
Temps expected to drop, Wilkes-Barre extends Code Blue
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Because the temperatures are expected to drop below freezing again,...
Group in Montour County helps those in need in the Danville community for the holidays
Christmas is just a few weeks away, and many groups are collecting donations of toys, clothes, and food for those...
Non-profit brings dementia support programs to Columbia County
Dementia is the general term for loss of memory, language, problem-solving, and other thinking abilities that are...
Dad’s company cuts overtime, gift budget
One refrain the members of the Brighter Christmas Fund board frequently heard this year from applicants: While...
College structures to change
CU to cut spending, undo ‘bad decision’
BLOOMSBURG -- Commonwealth University will undergo an administrative restructuring that includes using West...
Danville SPCA urges thoughtful pet adoptions during holiday season, partners with local dealership for discounted adoption fees
Many people may be thinking of the perfect present to give their loved ones this holiday season, and some may...
Geisinger to study chemicals
Participants sought who live near wells, farms
LIME RIDGE -- Geisinger scientists hope to find out if there is a connection between PFAS "forever chemicals" in...
My car lock is frozen! Simple fixes for a frozen car lock
Here’s what to do (and what not to do) if your car lock is frozen.
Ordinance limits data centers
Nescopeck Township supervisors warned of legal fight
NESCOPECK TWP. -- Supervisors here passed an ordinance Thursday to limit where data centers can be built in the...