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FRACKVILLE — Interstate 81 South near Frackville is closed as state police investigate the death of a trooper who was struck by a vehicle.

LEWISBURG — A 6-mile portion of the Buffalo Valley Rail Trail reopens Thursday following a two-month $1.1 million resurfacing project.

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania House worked through a session day on Wednesday at the State Capitol, while the state Senate is recessed through the coming Independence Day holiday.

SELINSGROVE — More than 150 people packed the community room at the Selinsgrove borough building Wednesday to voice opposition to a proposed formal partnership between borough police and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

After the 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday, the United States advanced to the World Cup Round of 16.

SANTA CLARA, CA (WBRE/WYOU) — The United States is heading back to Seattle for a showdown with Belgium in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The US Men's National Team survived the Round of 32, and a battle with Bosnia & Herzegovina. The U.S. scored just before halftime, and then again off a free [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It brought huge crowds to Scranton, and Wednesday morning it brought them back one more time. Big Boy 4014 left Steamtown after a rare two-week stop in the Electric City. "When they were testing the horn, I usually jumped back because they kind of jump scared me," William Balaj of [...]

AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Just in time for summer vacations, there's a new way to escape to the Sunshine State from Northeastern Pennsylvania. Breeze Airways started a new route from Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport to Fort Lauderdale. One-way fares start at $79. Breeze began flying from the airport near Pittston two years ago and [...]

Geno Mueller, an 8-year-old from Avon Lake, Ohio, continues to defy medical odds, having survived multiple heart surgeries and strokes.

LAUREL RUN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The roar of the engines is almost back, and a beloved tradition near Wilkes-Barre is ready to take the spotlight for the 120th year. The Giants Despair Hillclimb returns to Laurel Run next week. Organizers are gearing up for one of the oldest motor racing events in the United [...]