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MONROE TWP., SNYDER COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say DNA on a cigarette butt discovered in a stolen car led to the arrest of a burglar.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, in April 2024, troopers began investigating burglarizes happening in Monroe Township, Snyder County.

Police said a pickup truck was stolen and the same suspect also burglarized a home and stole multiple items from a third victim's vehicle.

Arrests made, one wanted after deadly party at Airbnb

DANVILLE — The Danville Kiwanis will hold a cash bingo fundraiser April 12 at the Danville Ballroom to benefit the local chapter.

HARRISBURG — The application period begins Thursday for a new higher education grant program encouraging students to learn and work in Pennsylvania.

Editor's Note: This story has been edited to clarify where the party occurred.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators held a press conference for three suspects identified after a rental property shootout left a man dead in the Poconos.

The following three men have been charged with homicide and attempted homicide in the death of 22-year-old Lionardo Hernandez Zarata;

Oscar Quilarque Sosa, 31, of New York

Oswaldo Odin Soloranzo Sosa, 37, of New York

Josthin Noel Landaeta Perez, 24, of New York

MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The coroner is reporting that a driver has died after he hit a truck, causing his vehicle to spin out of control.

The Montour County Coroner's Office and state police are investigating a crash where David Fuller of Nescopeck was the driver.

13-year-old dies after collision involving an ATV, SUV

Authorities state that on March 7, around 10:45 p.m., Fuller was driving on Interstate 80 when he attempted to pass a box truck and then hit the truck with the rear of his vehicle

HARRISBURG — A federal judge has denied Commonwealth University’s request that she either overturn a $3.9 million...

ASHLAND BORO, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An Ashland man is facing charges after police say he exposed himself to a person delivering him food.

According to a release from Pennsylvania State Police, on March 6, 25-year-old Kyle Finnefrock allegedly exposed himself to the delivery driver when they arrived with his food.

PA man caught with turtle in his pants by TSA in New Jersey

Finnefrock has been charged with indecent exposure, open lewdness, and harassment.

LEWISBURG — Township officials in East Buffalo Township will work with three property owners to establish easements for the new Turtle Creek Bridge.

DANVILLE — Montour County has been approved to receive Local Share Account grant funds on behalf of the Danville Area Community Center, according to Montour County Commissioner Rebecca Dressler.

LEWISBURG — The keynote speaker at a Youth Mental Health Summit on Tuesday encouraged more than 200 students to ask for help if they are struggling with mental health needs.