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Prof union calls for Hanna to step down — or be fired
HARRISBURG — The union that represents the faculty at Bloomsburg and the other campuses of Commonwealth University...
Road crews bracing for snow in and around Hazleton
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The region is seeing its first snowfall of the season and that could mean hazardous driving conditions. 28/22 News has crews out and about monitoring weather and road conditions. Reporter Andy Mehalshick and videographer Paul Davis were on the move in the Hazleton area Thursday afternoon. How much snow will Pennsylvania see Friday? They...
2 charged on multiple charges related to child pornography
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men from Pennsylvania have been indicted on multiple charges related to conspiracy to produce child pornography, distribution, and possession of child pornography. According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, 39-year-old Kevin Eric Abbott from Scranton and 28-year-old Rashaad Khalid Che Taylor from Milford...
Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) said Thursday he was withdrawing from consideration as President-elect Trump's nominee to be attorney general. Gaetz announced the decision in a message on the social platform X, saying that while he had "excellent meetings" with senators Wednesday, it was clear his "confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance...
Police confirm 3 injured after shooting in Central PA
LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say three people were injured, and one person is in custody after a shooting in Lycoming County. Police say around 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 21, they responded to Grampian Boulevard for a report of a shooting in Loyalsock Township. The incident sent three people in the hospital. There is no word on...
PennDOT instates speed, vehicle restrictions
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced they are reinstating vehicle restrictions on certain roads Thursday night into Friday morning. Due to the winter storm, PennDOT announced they are temporarily restricting certain vehicles on the full length of Interstate 81 and Interstate 380, and Interstate 81 to Interstate 380 to the New York...
Southern talking substitutes
FRANKLIN TWP. -- On a recent Friday, 16 of Southern Columbia Area's 97 teachers called off, prompting a school board...
Snow likely to mitigate drought
Weather expert says cold front could bring area about an inch of moisture
As a strong cold front approached Wednesday, weather experts said the snow and rain expected today could improve the...
Shooting suspects send charges to court
BLOOMSBURG -- All four suspects charged in an Oct. 4 shooting during an apparent robbery near the Bloom beach off...
Mall property set to host Taco Bell, Arby’s
BUCKHORN -- It appears another Taco Bell -- and Arby's -- will open in the area. Hemlock Township supervisors gave...
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Drive a ‘shorn’ thing at Central
NFL player kicked in $1,000 for middle school’s food cupboard fundraiser
ALMEDIA -- A food drive at Central Columbia Middle School was pushed into the end zone when a Pittsburgh Steelers...
Montour Area Recreation Commission 2025 budget plans for projects, staff raises
The Montour County Recreation Commission’s 2025 budget was approved by the organization’s board Monday night.
Teen allegedly admitted abusing girl, 9, for years
Press Enterprise staff report BRIAR CREEK TWP. -- An 18-year-old has been charged after police say he admitted to...
Passenger allegedly lied about ID to officer during traffic stop
Larksville woman faces charges including having drug items
Press Enterprise staff report SCOTT TWP. -- A Luzerne County woman was charged after police pulled over a car in...
P-Nut Bowl closes amid sale
Owner blames declining interest in sport
ESPY -- League members at P-Nut Bowl played so many perfect games its former owner and namesake, the late Larry "P...
Truck hits wall, ends up in park
Driver uninjured in Danville wreck
DANVILLE -- A concrete mixer truck crashed into Zamboni Park at the entrance of the Route 54 tunnel here Tuesday...
Runners hit the road in annual Run for the Diamonds in Berwick
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An icy prize was at the end of an annual tradition in Columbia County...
Amusement tax may spur suit
Cleveland Township supervisor announces resignation
CLEVELAND TWP. -- The township may face a lawsuit from Knoebels Amusement Resort after the Cleveland Township...
Just three players make ‘Carol’ sing
BTE staging unique version of classic ‘Christmas’ play
BLOOMSBURG -- Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble's 20th staging of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" will stand apart...
Parents seek Vo-Tech action
Vaping incident brings complaints; school’s handling of issue criticized
SOUTH CENTRE TWP. -- Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech's Joint Operational Committee members got an earful Tuesday night...