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Williamsport voters on Tuesday approved a ballot question to form a commission to study the city’s form of government.

Sen. Lisa Baker easily defeated challenger Tyler Meyers to win the 20th Senate District Republican nomination and Sen. Marty Flynn did the same to Jeffrey Lake to win the 22nd Senate District Democratic nomination in Tuesday's primary.

Polls are open until 8 p.m. for the primary election in Pennsylvania. In Northeast Pa., voters can expect an unusual election with challenges to three incumbent state legislators on the ballot.

For two days next month, cyclists will ride 85 miles from Ararat to Berwick along the region’s long-distance trails. The NEPA Ecotour is coming up on June 6 and 7.

Wilkes-Barre’s Fine Arts Fiesta kicked off yesterday for the 70th year. Dance groups, musicians, actors and more will play on the outdoor stage while vendors display their artwork around Public Square this weekend.

Today, hear more of WVIA's three-day series on the conflicting, regional views of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. And The Institute releases the 2026 Indicators Report.

The Shapiro Administration launched the ‘Healthy Moms, Vibrant Futures’ maternal health strategic action plan in March. Its goal is to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity, supported by community input, collaboration from multiple state departments and a 5-year federal grant.

Federal agents have arrested hundreds in Northeast and Central Pa. as critics question the wisdom and purpose of detaining so many non-criminal immigrants.

This weekend’s American Heart Association Heart Walk was led by 3-year-old Tate Engles. His family has purchased Automated External Defibrillator machines for youth sports leagues in Lackawanna County, plus Governor Josh Shapiro sends utility companies a letter.

Pennsylvania needs state troopers. Area colleges want to help fill that need. Misericordia University is the latest to join a growing program.

Today is 570Day in Northeast Pennsylvania. The celebration of the region honors its most prominent area code, 570.

Tenor Health Foundation purchased the financially struggling, Community Health Systems-owned Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Regional Hospital in Scranton and Moses Taylor Hospital. Executives are optimistic about the hospitals’ futures three months after the sale.

Senate Bill 1284, which now heads to the House, is named for Kyle Gilmartin, the Scranton Police Department detective who survived being shot twice in the head in 2024. It would increase penalties for attempted murder of law enforcement officers.

State Senator Lisa Baker, from Luzerne County, has introduced a bill that would increase penalties for people who attempt to murder law enforcement officers. And a data center campus proposed in Archbald is kicked off a state permit program.

Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Thursday wrapped up a four-day state visit to the U.S. to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. Their tour will leave lasting memories with some Northeast Pennsylvania residents.

The world's largest operating steam locomotive will visit one of the shrines of U.S. railroad history on its Semiquincentennial tour through the Keystone State.

In about a month, the weather will be warm enough to grow plants like cucumbers, tomatoes and more. Penn State Master Gardeners in Luzerne County say now is a good time to make plans for a vegetable garden.

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials are "strongly advising" Northeast Pennsylvania commuters to avoid Interstate 81 this week due to multiple construction projects in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties.