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Here's where to get your four free COVID tests from the government
The COVID testing site is part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to blunt the omicron surge.
WNEP Wed, Jan 19 [totalcount]
Here's how to get free N95 masks from the government, starting next week
The Trump administration considered and shelved plans to use national stockpiles to give N95 masks to Americans. President Biden has taken up that initiative.
WNEP Wed, Jan 19 [totalcount]
Area Jewish leaders react to recent hostage situation at Texas synagogue
The hostage situation in Texas over the weekend has shaken many Jewish communities. Newswatch 16's Elizabeth Worthington shows us how are synagogues are responding.
WNEP Wed, Jan 19 [totalcount]
'When We Were Young,' 2022 festival announced, Paramore, My Chemical Romance to headline
Featuring the likes of Avril Lavigne, Bring Me The Horizon, and A Day To Remember, this festival is sure to make emo and pop-punk fans from near and far rejoice.
WNEP Wed, Jan 19 [totalcount]
Driver transported after crashing into bank in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — According to first responders, a female driver was transported after crashing into a bank in Scranton. Several SSD schools to be virtual due to positive COVID cases First responders were called to the People's Security Bank at the corner of East Market Street and Sanderson Avenue around 5:00 Wednesday morning. Upon arrival, police found...
PA homepage Wed, Jan 19 [totalcount]
AT&T, Verizon delay 5G rollout near airports
AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new development on Wednesday in the battle between major US airlines and telecommunication companies over the planned launch of new 5G wireless services. Airlines warn of catastrophic disruptions and want the new service to be banned within two miles of airport runways. Major airlines and pilots are sounding the alarm warning new 5G technology could...
PA homepage Wed, Jan 19 [totalcount]
Hamilton Township family of three escape early morning fire
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A home is destroyed after an early morning fire in Hamilton Township. Stolen cooking oil impacts biodiesel industry Multiple units responded to a fire that broke out around 2:00 am on Wednesday in the R-Own Lake community. Blue Ridge Hook and Ladder Fire Chief Leon Clapper confirmed that a family of three did make it out of the house...
PA homepage Wed, Jan 19 [totalcount]
'Duplicate address' issues cropping up with new at-home COVID test order site
The White House assured that "we have tests for every residential address in the U.S. Please check back tomorrow if you run into any unexpected issues."
WNEP Wed, Jan 19 [totalcount]
André Leon Talley dead at 73
A force in the fashion industry known for his bold looks, André Leon Talley was an imposing figure wherever he went.
WNEP Wed, Jan 19 [totalcount]
Workers fire in vaccine fight
Geisinger lawyer asks for dismissal of claim that shots, tests don’t work
DANVILLE — Geisinger employees fighting the health care system’s vaccination and testing requirements plan to argue...
Press Enterprise Wed, Jan 19 [totalcount]