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Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker stopped by the American Rescue Workers to learn about their donation initiative.

GREENE TOWNSHIP, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police said on Tuesday they are continuing their investigation into a shooting in Greene Township. Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) said they were investigating an active police incident in the area of Roemerville Road in Greene Township, Pike County. In a release, state police say they were called [...]

Newswatch 16 found folks at Beltzville State Park in Carbon County, where people were taking full advantage of the warm-up.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Scranton woman is facing charges after police say she neglected her son. Zakia Patterson, 50, of Scranton, was charged Monday after a ChildLine tip triggered a police investigation into the boy's condition. On January 13th, 2026, detectives received the tip from a nurse at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville [...]

Discover the rich history of the J. Manley Robbins Trail in Danville, now recognized as America's oldest rail-to-trail.

The toll adds to the seven American military members killed in the U.S. and Israel-led war against Iran.

RICE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — At Urbanski farms, March mornings begin with tapping trees and collecting sap for the maple harvest. Once the sap is gathered, it's processed into sweet maple syrup. Bill Urbanski operates the farm with his family. "Once the sap gets collected, we then run it through a reverse osmosis machine. [...]

NORTHUMBERLAND — Colonists found themselves moving from the big city to Valley towns in the 18th century looking for fresh air, opportunity and an escape from epidemics.

LEWISBURG — The League of Women Voters of the Lewisburg Area is seeking information from local write-in candidates who wish to appear in the upcoming Union County Voters Guide.

SELINSGROVE — The Regional Engagement Center will hold a free community art show and contest April 11.