Williamsport

State lawmakers say they're making progress on Pennsylvania's budget, but we'll hear how their actions say otherwise. And travel to Williamsport with the WVIA News Team's coverage of the Little League World Series.

Crowds as large as five or six people deep lined West Fourth Street in downtown Williamsport on Tuesday. On one float, part of a team from the Wyoming Valley — which will also play an exhibition game at the Little League World Series — took it all in.

August 13, 2025 - The state budget impasse continues as Senate Republicans attempt to pass a temporary spending plan. Investigators are piecing together the cause of a deadly explosion at a U.S. Steel plant in Western Pa. And, scenes from the Little League World Series Grand Slam Parade.

WVIA News is in Williamsport with coverage of today's Grand Slam Parade to kick off the Little League World Series. Follow this story for updates throughout the day.

August 12, 2025 - The WVIA News team will report live from the Little League World Series’ Grand Slam Parade this afternoon. Democrats in the state house look to meet the deadline set by SEPTA amidst stalled budget negotiations. And, a look at legislation that would ban PFAS in firefighting foam currently in the state legislature.

WVIA’s Haley O’Brien will host live from WVIA's Williamsport Studio in the Community Arts Center, along the parade route.

Players and spectators from all over the world and the United States will visit South Williamsport beginning Tuesday. What you need to know.

It's another heat advisory type of day in Northeast Pennsylvania, but a pool in Lackawanna County is still closed. Find out why it will stay closed until at least next year. And, a new mural celebrates indigenous Lenape heritage in Scranton.

Way’s Garden in Williamsport, Lycoming County is cared for by three commissioners. Carl Bower gives insight on the history and what it takes to care for the garden on W. 4th Street, also known as Millionaire’s Row.

Today is a busy day for Northeast and Central Pennsylvania. We take a look at the bill that would cut $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and more.