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SHAMOKIN DAM — Shamokin Dam Council is considering a land swap proposal involving property along and near the Susquehanna River.

An improperly installed anchor could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Water woes; This time in Hazleton after a main break in the city. Crews were hard at work Tuesday repairing the break on North Church Street. Customers in the area of 4th to 13th Streets may experience no water, low water pressure, or discolored water. The authority is not issuing [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — The green light is on for millions of dollars in traffic upgrades across our area. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is investing nearly $38,000,000 statewide through its Green Light-Go Program to improve safety and ease congestion on area roadways. In our region, grants will fund signal improvements in Wilkes-Barre, Williamsport, Montoursville, and Lewisburg. [...]

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The fallout from a major Susquehanna River oil spill is now moving into the courtroom. Pennsylvania's Attorney General says Eureka Resources is accused of multiple environmental violations tied to a 2025 spill in Williamsport. Investigators say thousands of gallons of wastewater escaped from a storage tank, with some reaching a [...]

Virginia teens are hailed as heroes after they rescued capsized kayakers during their golf tryout. Their quick actions highlight courage beyond the green.

The child was at a babysitter's house when the accident occurred, police said.

Flames broke out along Commercial Lane in Plymouth around 5 p.m. Tuesday.

JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A group of innovative young teens are getting their chance this week to share their business ideas as part of an entrepreneur camp. Inside the Tekridge Center in Jessup, 30 middle schoolers from different districts are working together to come up with business ideas. Some kids want to open a [...]

HUGHESTOWN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Greater Pittston Legion team won its first state title in history with an 11-4 victory over Chambersburg on July 28. The team hadn'twon a state tournament game in over 20 years, but went 5-0 during the double-elimination tournament to get into the regional tournament. With the team primed and ready to [...]