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For now, the federal bill’s fate is tied to the controversial SAVE America Act, which doesn’t appear to have enough Republican support to advance through the U.S. Senate. 

MONTOURSVILLE, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say two people are wanted stemming from an ongoing human trafficking investigation in Lycoming County. The Montoursville Borough of Police issued arrest warrants for Xia Sun and Liuping Li stemming from an ongoing human trafficking investigation at 440 Broad Street in Montoursville. Police stated both are accused of trafficking [...]

WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been sentenced after he was found guilty of assaulting another man during a home invasion. Curtis A. Strunk was sentenced to 12 ½ years to 25 years in prison for a home invasion in Gouldsboro in April 2025, Wayne County District Attorney A.G. Howell stated. A jury found [...]

POCONO TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 9-year-old boy has died after a drowning at a hotel pool in Monroe County, the coroner reports. The Lehigh County Coroner's Office & Forensic Center stated a 9- year-old boy from Chestnuthill Township died as a result of a drowning at the hotel pool at the Days Inn [...]

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has pleaded guilty to money laundering charges after authorities say he stole over $2 million worth of equipment from his employer. 66-year-old John Festino, a former field engineer, pled guilty to money laundering charges after an investigation revealed he committed a theft from December 2024 to July 2025 at [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — Scattered showers along with a thunderstorm or two are possible tonight. If you get a healthier storm at your home, gusty winds will be the main threat. Otherwise, it will be warm and a bit muggy tonight with low temperatures near 60. Friday will feature more clouds than sun. An isolated shower or [...]

SELINSGROVE — Fifty-six cadets from the 19th annual Susquehanna Valley Law Enforcement Camp Cadet program showed their bravery at Susquehanna University on Wednesday when they came up close and personal with a wild 400-pound bear.

SUGARLOAF TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's the end of an era for Damenti's Restaurant, but also a new chapter for its owners, Helen McDonald and her husband, Kevin. "I can't even believe that this day is here, but I need closure, I need it to end, and I'm going on to make a new [...]

HARRISBURG — President Donald Trump returns to Pennsylvania next month for a two-day summit announced by U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick that will see leaders in defense, technology and finance intermingle at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle.