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SUNBURY — Shikellamy and Lewisburg school districts will join together on March 31 for a collaborative music ensemble in the Lewisburg Area High School auditorium.

A former emergency room nurse facing federal child exploitation charges for his role in an online group sharing child pornography was pronounced dead after he was found unresponsive in his cell in Philadelphia on Saturday.

HARRISBURG — Bills proposing to create optional digital versions of Pennsylvania driver’s licenses, photo ID cards and vehicle registration cards advanced Monday within the state House.

SUNBURY — The Northumberland County Sheriff’s Department is now in possession of a ballistic shield thanks to the United States Deputy Sheriffs’ Association.

MIFFLIN TWP., COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say they discovered $1.2 million worth of weed inside a semi-trailer on I-80 during an inspection. On March 16, State Police Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program were conducitng a enforcement on Interstate 80 in the Mifflinville rest area. The department began to inspect a truck that was [...]

CLINTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is facing charges after police say she was found giving drugs to a teenager and encouraged the victim to run away from home. 42-year-old Gwen R. Ardner is facing various charges after an investigation revealed she had contact with a 16-year-old girl regarding drug sales, tricks to hide the [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a 17-year-old was part of an armed robbery, as well as firing shots in Scranton, Monday evening. According to the Scranton Police Department, on March 23, officers were called to the 700 block of Pittston Avenue for gunshots and an armed robbery at the US Mini Mart. Officers [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — Sunny and warmer! We hope you're enjoying this weather. Unfortunately, we're tracking changes. Clouds might thicken on Tuesday night, with low temperatures in the lower to mid-30s. A warm front is expected to move across Pennsylvania on Wednesday. Residents can expect more clouds than sun as afternoon temperatures are anticipated to climb into [...]

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Monday, Luzerne County's shining stars are getting their moment in the spotlight. The Times Leader Media Group is hosting its Best of the Best Awards at the Jewish Community Center in Kingston. More than 400 winners were on hand to accept awards and celebrate. Readers vote for their favorite [...]

CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A heads up for drivers and homeowners in Carbondale: UGI is pushing back the start of a gas line upgrade project by one week. Crews now plan to begin work next Monday, March 30, citing weather delays and other jobs still wrapping up. Construction will be happening Monday through Friday [...]