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The NCAA is in final steps to expand both the men's and women's basketball tournaments to 76 teams, ESPN reported Tuesday.

SWIFTWATER, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A major investment in public transportation is now underway in Monroe County. Officials are breaking ground on a multi-million dollar expansion aimed at improving service and reliability for riders across the county. 28/22 News Reporter Heidi Martens spoke with officials and bus operators on Tuesday about what this means for [...]

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's a solemn reminder to slow down and pay attention in work zones on the road: A memorial service on Tuesday in Dunmore brought together Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) leaders and union members to honor road and public works employees who never made it home from the job. PennDOT [...]

TOWER CITY, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — New information has been released after a fire hurt one person and destroyed their home in Schuylkill County. Crews were called to East Colliery Avenue in Tower City on Monday afternoon, where they found heavy fire at the front of a home. Three people escaped, with one taken to [...]

Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with a doctor at UPMC about melanoma and the importance of skin checks.

A rare M37 howitzer motor carriage has returned to Berwick, where it was originally made. Newswatch 16's Justin Gick went to find out what's in the destroyer.

Newswatch 16's Emily Kress shares how fundraising efforts at Kinsley's Shoprite are highlighting the employees while also supporting food pantries.

Brides may now have to sign legal waivers in bridal stores for their wedding dresses due to rapid weight loss from GLP-1 drugs.

The commemorative passport will be the default document for people applying in person at the Washington, D.C., passport office beginning shortly before July 4.

The event offers emotional comfort to students when they need it most.