Columbia County

State police say they found Adam Bartosic searched for ways to kill months before shooting Carter Conklin in a Columbia County home.

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After passionate pleas and statements from advocates of the LGBTQ+ community, Berwick school directors approved policies that detail when staff can refer to students by their preferred names and pronouns, and what bathrooms or locker rooms students can use.

Central Susquehanna Opportunities (CSO) unveiled its second mobile pantry on Thursday in Bloomsburg. It's part of the agency's work to combat food insecurity.

This weekend’s events include the Luzerne County Fair, a music festival and free live theater in the park.

September 1, 2025 - There’s confusion over potential changes coming this fall for vaccines. Columbia County Residents look to Penn State Extension for answers on PFAS in their community. Lisa Mazzarella sits down with the founder of Indraloka Animal Sanctuary. And, good news for Pennsylvania hunters about Sunday hunting.

Gail Boudman said she and her three children were unknowingly drinking unsafe water for the past 20 years. She was among about 40 Columbia County residents seeking answers on PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' during a meeting hosted by Penn State Extension.

Columbia County residents can learn more about forever chemicals this week, and next week, state democrats are holding another hearing on data centers.

Janine Hall never thought she’d have to keep her children from drinking tap water. Columbia County residents like her will look to Penn State Extension on Thursday for answers on PFAS contamination.

Events this weekend include Pittston’s annual celebration of the red juicy fruit thought of as a vegetable, an arts festival in Bloomsburg and a 5K at a winery in the Poconos.