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BLOOMSBURG -- Police believe a handgun used to shoot a teen on East Street last month was stolen from the bedroom of...

SUNBURY — A 33-year-old Northumberland man faces up to 77 years in state prison after a Northumberland County jury found him guilty of felony involuntary deviate sexual assault and sexually assaulting an 18-month-old in a 2024 incident inside a Sunbury home.

LEWISBURG — Immigration attorney Nick Moffa has worked with hundreds of unaccompanied immigrant children throughout his career, the majority of whom are seeking relief from violence in the United States.

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll emphasized Tuesday that, beyond potential instances of fraud, illegal immigrants are not provided driver’s licenses in the commonwealth, telling state senators that officials from federal agencies maintaining databases relied on by states are the best fit to answer questions about verification and enforcement.

DANVILLE — Danville Borough Council approved a 2026 budget with a tax hike in a 5-2 vote.

DANVILLE — The Danville Area Community Center will use a $10,000 Educational Improvement Tax Credit contribution from PPL Electric Utilities to support two youth programs.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Geisinger Community Medical Center now has the opportunity to expand its services in Scranton. Scranton City Council voted Tuesday night to approve zoning changes that will allow the hospital to expand across the street on Colfax Avenue to help with overcapacity issues. Geisinger plans to construct a new building for [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton Police told 28/22 News Tuesday night that three people were stabbed and a potential suspect is in custody. 28/22 News was there Tuesday night, as several police cars were seen at the corner of Wyoming Avenue and Penn Avenue around 7:30 p.m. The Scranton Police Department says they're investigating [...]

CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Santa's elves are busy in Lackawanna County with a toy drive to help those who need it this holiday season. Inside Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, there are hundreds of items ready to be put under the tree. Catholic Social Services is giving out gifts for more than 200 [...]

PARADISE TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Supporters of President Trump are eager to hear what he has to say tonight, when he gives his remarks inside Mount Airy. Supporters began lining up as early as this morning. 28/22 News Reporter Joe Mason spoke with some of them and has that part of our coverage. All say [...]