Columbia County

James Cosper pleaded guilty but mentally ill to criminal homicide for the fatal stabbing of his mother in December 2023.

BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Many people are enjoying non-meat options this first Friday of Lent.

For the next few weeks, dozens of churches and fire companies all across our area hold annual Lenten fish fries to help raise money.

Check out what they're serving up at Reliance Fire Company in Berwick.

Fish fries and Lenten dinners happening in NEPA

This is the second week for their popular fish fry.

During Lent, millions of faithful abstain from eating meat in preparation for Easter which is April 20.

CATAWISSA, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police were searching for a missing teenager in Columbia County.

According to the Catawissa Borough Police Department, a 15-year-old girl was reported missing on March 7.

28 dogs seized during animal fighting investigation

Police say the teenager has been located.

Cats in Bloom will host its monthly cat yoga fundraiser tomorrow at 9am to support stray and abused cats in Bloomsburg.

BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Coming together to remember lives lost to overdose.

Friday March 6 is Black Balloon Day, but instead of releasing balloons, organizers have created their own unique memorial.

Rows of glowing luminary bags stand as a tribute, each one representing a loved one taken by addiction.

‘First Friday’ event features local artists

The event brings awareness to substance use and offers support to grieving families.

Volunteers are also distributing Narcan kits and harm reduction resources to help prevent future tragedies.

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The lineup for the 170th Bloomsburg Fair Weis Markets Grandstand has been announced.

The following acts will be performed at the Weis Markets Grandstand at the 2025 Bloomsburg Fair in September.

Thousands worth of equipment stolen from The Spin Doctors

Anne Wilson with special guest Jordan Feliz will play on Friday, September 19

The Oake Ridge Boys will play in the afternoon on Sunday, September 21

Jeff Dunham brings his Artificial Intelligence Tour to the grandstand on Sunday, September 21 at night

This year marks 50 years since America left Vietnam, ending our involvement in the war. Many memorials and monuments have been dedicated to soldiers of this war.

Police departments nationwide are looking to improve relationships with the community and make the public more comfortable when interacting with officers.

The Southern Columbia Area school district is beefing up its security protocols. Newswatch 16's Justin Gick saw some of the new features that just went into effect.

Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker stopped by a church in Columbia County that's been making the sugary treats for more than eight decades.