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LEWISBURG — Both southbound lanes of Route 15 in East Buffalo Township are open following a Wednesday morning crash.

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SUNBURY — A Northumberland County judge granted a reconsideration hearing filed by the district attorney to hear testimony from witnesses about alleged gang affiliation involving accused murderer Denarii Springs.

Nearly 30 years ago, four teenage friends in the area filmed a horror movie with the fervor, experience and budget of their age.

LEWISBURG — A "long-term, major gift" from a Tennessee family was announced for the Open Discourse Coalition in Lewisburg.

NEW BERLIN — A New Berlin man handcuffed another man and sexually assaulted him in 2023, according to state police in Milton.

HARRISBURG — A lot can change over the course of a year, and when it comes to voter registration in Pennsylvania, change has been good to state Democrats.

BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hundreds of kids in Columbia County are getting the chance to explore different careers. 28/22 News Reporter Zach Paraway was with the kids as they considered their potential futures. The kids at Berwick Area High School are getting hands-on experience as part of Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylvania's JA Inspire [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton is preparing to remove traffic lights at 13 downtown intersections as part of a 90-day trial aimed at improving street safety, but the proposal is drawing mixed reactions. The transition is scheduled to begin Monday, October 19. Drivers will first encounter flashing red lights for 30 days before the [...]

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A World War II veteran is finally home. Staff Sergeant Charles Knecht was laid to rest Wednesday morning in Bloomsburg after being reported as missing in action more than 80 years ago during the war. A farewell 82 years in the making, Staff sergeant Charles Knecht of Nescopeck served our [...]