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BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The National Weather Service (NWS) announced on Monday that Bradford County is under a Flash Flood Warning.

The NWS announced shortly before 7:30 p.m. that the warning is in place for Bradford County until 10:30 p.m. after Doppler radar indicated heavy rain in the area.

Officials say between one and one and a half inches of rain have already fallen.

The NWS warns residents to take proper precautions when encountering an area experiencing flash flooding by turning around and to not drown.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say a person was sent to the hospital after a reported hit and run in Lackawanna County on Monday.

The Lackawanna County Communications Center told 28/22 News the Scranton Police Department was called shortly after 4:00 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Birney Avenue and Davis Street for a reported pedestrian struck by a car.

Jury finds man guilty in Scranton killing 26-year-old during armed robbery

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Scranton pregnancy center that receives no state or federal funding is relying on the community to help keep its life-saving services going.

Providence Pregnancy Center (PPC) recently opened a maternity home that gives pregnant women and their children a place to stay for free.

28/22 News Reporter Kathryn Oleary shows us how next week's fundraiser is critical to keeping it open.

A safe home and a chance to reset: PPC's new maternity home, Casa de Maria, opened in March. Since then, the need has been clear.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The gymnastics community will tell you that most elite gymnasts begin the sport at five years of age or younger, but a local teenage gymnast is proof that passion, determination, and commitment can overcome a late start to excel in the sport.

The twists and turns 15-year-old Chloe Kester takes at United Sports Academy in Scranton took years of practice to perfect, just not as many years as it takes almost all other gymnasts her age with her ability.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A jury has found the man accused of killing a 26-year-old during an armed robbery in Lackawanna County guilty on all counts.

Despite pleading insanity, a jury found Shelton Miles guilty of first-degree murder Monday afternoon.

The 64-year-old shot and killed 26-year-old Jose Tatis Camilo in the back of the head last March during an armed robbery inside the Sunoco gas station on North Main Avenue.

Miles also shot the female cashier, Gopi Soni, in the upper thigh before stealing nearly $1,000 in cash and fleeing.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- The legalization of adult-use cannabis has just gotten one step closer to becoming a reality in Pennsylvania.

On Monday, the Cannabis Health & Safety Act (House Bill 1200) was approved by the House Health Committee by a 14-12 party-line vote. The cannabis legalization bill now moves to the state House of Representatives for consideration.

CHESTNUTHILL TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 17-year-old will be charged as an adult after allegedly going on a crime spree across Monroe County, the district attorney states.

According to District Attorney Mike Mancuso, Monroe County law enforcement has filed charges against 17-year-old Kaiden Brown after a series of overnight crimes on April 26 in Chestnuthill Township.

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police have named a suspect in the murder of a Luzerne County woman and say they are right now searching for him. 55-year-old Terance Ray from Hazleton is wanted for the murder of 39-year-old Jessica Lockwood.

Her body was found burning along a road in Hazleton last week.

The district attorney and police held a news conference on Monday, which can be found below.

Police say Terance Ray should be considered armed and very dangerous, and investigators say he fled the area.

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 10-year-old girl is missing after officials say she was swept away in the Susquehanna River in Lycoming County. Officials from across the area have been tirelessly searching the waters in the area near South Williamsport since Sunday.

The search has ended for the day on Monday. There is still no sign of the missing 10-year-old girl.

Crews could be seen in South Williamsport near the Hepburn Dam, where a 10-year-old was reported missing.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT announced there will be a lane restriction on Interstate 81 southbound for most of the day on Tuesday.

On Tuesday, May 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., I-81 southbound will be restricted from Exit 184 (River Street) to Exit 182 B (Davis Street) for a bridge inspection.

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PennDOT reminds drivers that when entering a work zone, they should drive the posted speed limit, turn on their headlights, pay close attention to signs and flaggers, and avoid all distractions.