Lycoming County

The donation will help preserve the nonprofit's nearly century-old building that provides shelter and care to women in difficult situations.

Michael Ritter of Williamsport pleaded no contest in March to theft by deception charges after failing to make t-shirts for a 9/11 memorial ride.

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say an apartment was found in deplorable conditions after a 4-year-old was found walking alone, causing two people to face charges.

According to the Williamsport Bureau of Police, 28-year-old Dominique Scott and 29-year-old Kawne Hall are being charged after officers were called to the 1600 block of Sherman Street for a "4-year-old autistic child wandering alone in the middle of the road and in a state of undress."

(WBRE/WYOU) — There's new information on Cody Balmer, the man accused of setting fire to Governor Josh Shapiro's Harrisburg home. Court documents obtained by 28/22 News out of Lycoming County shed some new light on Cody Balmer's history of alleged violent behavior.

These documents detail Cody Balmer's history of alleged violence and abuse. Police say that in one instance in January of 2023, he hit two victims in the face with a closed fist and one other with his elbow. They also say he strangled one of the victims and tried to break the ankle of another.

A PFA was filed against Cody Balmer, the man suspected of arson at Governor's Residence, with the Lycoming County Sherrifs in December 2023.

Dominique Scott and Kwane Hall face charges of endangering the welfare of children.

PennDOT says a portion of Route 220 in Lycoming and Sullivan Counties was closed but reopened at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday.

Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker caught up with him before he left for his journey.

Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker shares how the program aims to build early literacy skills in young children.

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing additional charges after police say he not only gave a teen drugs, requested sexual favors , but he also had child porn on his phone.

According to the Williamsport Bureau of Police, in the Spring of 2024, Donnell Edwards, 35, was talking with a 15-year-old girl through a messaging app and would send her inappropriate photos.