BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As heating costs continue to put pressure on household budgets, keeping a home warm during the winter can be a challenge for some families. In Berwick, the Berwick Area Transitional Services (BATS), is working to ease that burden by providing firewood to neighbors who may struggle to afford heat. “We are [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — President Trump signed an executive order, Wednesday, repealing the so-called "rain tax." It's the Obama-era directive signed in 2009 linked to cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay. The money goes toward improving water infrastructure and reducing pollution in area waterways, like the Susquehanna River. The tax is federally mandated and charges [...]
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police said he hit a motorcyclist with his car, resulting in the victim's death 15 days later from his injuries. Elijah Salgado, 18, of Williamsport, faces a homicide by vehicle charge and other related charges after police said he failed to stop at a [...]
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Oh deer, Pennsylvania ranks among the top 10 states with the highest likelihood of animal collisions. Analyzing 20 years of animal collision data, State Farm found that Pennsylvania ranks 4th nationally for animal-vehicle collision risk. Between July 1, 2025, and June 30, it is estimated that more than 1.6 million animal-vehicle collision [...]
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A proposal to sell the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus to a golf club developer has been supported by the Penn State Board of Trustees. At a meeting held on September 17, the Finance and Investment Committee of the Penn State Board of Trustees voted to support the sale of the Penn [...]
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Incumbent U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, R-9, and Democratic challenger Rachel Wallace agreed to debate Oct. 20, according to published reports.
SILVER LAKE TWP., SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they have charged a man in connection with the homicide of his mother. 46-year-old Michael Jones is facing multiple charges, including homicide, after police say his mother was found dead in their home. On September 16, troopers were called for a woman, later identified as 76-year-old [...]
TURBOTVILLE — Due to an inspection issue, the open house tour of the new Warrior Run Junior/Senior High School has been pushed back to Oct. 9.
SUNBURY — The case against a lifetime Megan’s Law offender in Sunbury, charged with possessing images and videos of juvenile girls engaged in sexual activity, will move to Northumberland County Court.
LEWISBURG — The supervisors in East Buffalo Township gave final approval to a revised mobile food vendor ordinance this week.
