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Truck roll-over under railroad bridge shuts road down
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A tractor-trailer traveling under a bridge has rolled over, causing a road to shut down in Lackawanna County. Constitution Avenue in Jessup was closed after a tractor-trailer rolled over under the railroad bridge around 10:00 a.m. Monday. It is not clear how the crash occurred. There are no reported injuries [...]
US airlines cancel multiple flights and suspend service to and from Mexico amid civil unrest
The widespread civil unrest following the killing of a cartel leader Sunday prompted multiple airlines to offer customers refunds and drop rescheduling fees.
Officials warn ICE detention centers in Pa. could overwhelm sewer, other critical services
This story was produced by the Berks County bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom. Sign up for Good Day, Berks, a daily dose of essential local stories at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/gooddayberks. UPPER BERN — Not enough clean water. Hundreds of thousands of gallons of sewage dumped into systems designed to handle much less. More calls for already [...]
Nor'easter slams Northeast US: Blizzard halts travel, leaves thousands without power
Blizzard warnings stretch from the Mid-Atlantic through New England as a major winter storm pushes out Tuesday morning February 24.
Who is 'El Mencho'? How Mexico killed the powerful cartel leader and what it means for the nation
The long-term effect on Mexico's security landscape remains unclear. Here's what we know so far.
Remembering the UPMC Memorial shooting one year later
A year after the UPMC Memorial shooting, family members, hospital staff, and law enforcement held a candlelight vigil to honor fallen Officer Andrew Duarte.
CDC: Nearly 1,000 US measles cases confirmed in first two months of 2026
The number of confirmed cases so far this year are already nearing the total number of cases identified in 2025, according to the U.S. CDC.
'Eerily quiet': US travelers in Mexico describe aftermath from powerful cartel leader's killing
U.S. officials issued a warning after the Mexican army killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Thousands of cookies arrive in...
SELINSGROVE — Cookie-holics, rejoice: Girl Scout cookies are here.
Passenger dies after car crashes into tree
KELLY TWP., UNION COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report a passenger in a vehicle was killed after it crashed into a tree. According to PSP, on February 22, troopers were called to Colonel John Kelly Road in Kelly Township for reports of a crash with three people inside the car. The vehicle failed to make [...]
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Snow expected Sunday through Monday
(WBRE/WYOU) — Our winter storm continues to impact the region Monday morning, especially over the Poconos. We...
PennDOT to treat north central Pa. roads for winter storm
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced they will begin treating major...
PennDOT reduces speed on several roadways in the area
PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on several roadways in the region due to the weather Friday...
PennDOT announces speed reductions, restrictions for major roadways
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) says they will upgrade Tier 1 restrictions...
What are the Olympic hockey overtime rules?
The overtime rules to decide hockey games at the Olympics change as the tournament unfolds. Here's what to know.
Penn State students prepare for 46-hour marathon at THON
THON at Penn State is a student-driven 46-hour dance marathon fundraiser for pediatric cancer.
Bucknell economics professor breaks down Supreme Court ruling on President Trump's tariffs
The Supreme Court delivered a major blow to President Trump by invalidating most of his global tariffs, a...
Snyder County inmate death in Clinton...
SELINSGROVE — State police are investigating the death of a Snyder County inmate in Clinton County Prison, the...
Death investigation underway in Plains Township
The county coroner, PSP, and Plains Township Police are at a death investigation along North Main Street on Friday...
Commonwealth University Bloomsburg club leads hygiene care pack drive to support local community needs
At Commonwealth University's Bloomsburg campus, the Pre-Medical Sciences Club is addressing local needs with its...