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Historic locomotive heading out on coast-to-coast tour — here are all the stops
In addition to public display days, rail fans can see this historic machine in action at more than four dozen whistle-stops, generally 15 to 30 minutes long.
WNEP Tue, May 19 [totalcount]
Timeline: mother's alleged neglect of teen son
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 50-year-old Zakia Patterson appeared to be in good spirits following her preliminary hearing Monday. She is facing charges of aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child. "Because it was preliminary, only one side was heard. I feel like there were a lot of assumptions, but there are things [...]
PA homepage Mon, May 18 [totalcount]
Woman trapped in mud rescued from rising tide: 'We were racing against time'
Water was above her waist when she was rescued.
WNEP Mon, May 18 [totalcount]
Dallas Township residents voice opposition to proposed youth housing center at zoning hearing
A proposed housing center for minors in Dallas Township sparks heated opposition as residents voice concerns at a zoning hearing.
WNEP Mon, May 18 [totalcount]
College president booed as AI skips names at graduation ceremony
Dozens of students didn't have their names called while they walked across the stage due to an AI "technical issue."
WNEP Mon, May 18 [totalcount]
Gina Carano explains why she tapped out so fast against Ronda Rousey
She said in a social media post on Monday that it was one of the "best rides of my life" but also "very humbling."
WNEP Mon, May 18 [totalcount]
HBO's 'Harry Potter' series is recasting a major role for Season 2
The character appears only briefly in the first book, but will become a central figure starting in Season 2.
WNEP Mon, May 18 [totalcount]
Preparations underway for upcoming Race of Saints
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Preparations are officially underway for the annual race of the saints in Jessup this weekend. On Saturday, three teams will dress in traditional clothing to represent each saint and race through the streets carrying 500-pound statues while the crowd cheers them on. With flags already hung and streets painted, Saint [...]
PA homepage Mon, May 18 [totalcount]
Trump says he's called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies
The president said "serious negotiations" are underway that could end the war with Iran.
WNEP Mon, May 18 [totalcount]
Honoring local veterans at Honor Recognition Luncheon
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The service of local Veterans was honored and celebrated Monday afternoon in Plains Township: The Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted the Honor Recognition Luncheon. The event celebrates local Veterans, recognizes their service, and allows veteran entrepreneurs to connect with the community. Three veteran entrepreneurs were awarded grants to...
PA homepage Mon, May 18 [totalcount]