LANCASTER — A former judge joined a current prosecutor in advocating Thursday for the adoption of a Republican-sponsored Senate bill as a solution to Pennsylvania’s unresolved issue of establishing a new sentencing framework for second-degree murder.
SUNBURY — A public hearing will take place on Oct. 13 in the Northumberland County Courthouse for a proposed merger between the Americus Hose Co. and the Rescue Hose Company.
PITTSBURGH — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro publicly issued a series of challenges Thursday toward the safe and responsible development of artificial intelligence, calling on President Donald Trump and the Republican-majority Congress to work in concert with leaders of technology companies and the international community, specifically China, a country he described as an adversary but one with mutual interests in AI.
DANVILLE — Film producer George Demick, of Point Five Films, is seeking extras for his Resident Evil fan film, “Original Sin: Prelude to Biohazard,” which will be filming scenes in Danville on Friday and Sunday.
SUNBURY — Several municipalities in Northumberland and Montour counties received funds through the state Local Share Account grant.
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 [...]
