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Steps being taken to upgrade Scranton PD technology
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Another step is being taken for Scranton's Police Department to upgrade technology: The city is seeking half a million dollars to upgrade its technology, including a recently added drone program. The technology will also be used in a potential real-time crime center at the old Fidelity Bank location downtown. On [...]
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Local business reopens on generator after storm
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As many people continue to deal with the aftermath of the storms, Regina Farms in Middle Smithfield Township reopened on Tuesday, but not without challenges. The farm is operating on a generator, allowing customers to shop, but with no internet, they can only accept cash or checks for [...]
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Trooper Michael Pahira to be laid to rest Wednesday
Hundreds of law enforcement officers, community members, family, and friends are expected to gather on Wednesday morning to honor Pennsylvania State Trooper Pahira.
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Man arrested after being shot by police, DA says
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is in custody after being shot by police in the Miners Mills section of Wilkes-Barre Monday night. Gunfire broke out on East Beatty Street in the city of Wilkes-Barre Monday night. The incident started after Wilkes-Barre City Police responded to an alleged domestic dispute involving Shawn Adams and [...]
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Investigator says video shows defendant going onto roof to kill Charlie Kirk
An investigator says the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk strolled Utah Valley University in shorts and a T-shirt on the morning of the assassination.
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Pocono Raceway partners with American Red Cross for annual blood drive
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's not every day you can roll up your sleeve to donate blood and then take a lap around one of NASCAR's most iconic tracks, but that's exactly what happened at Pocono Raceway, where dozens of donors turned out to make a difference. The 21st annual American Red Cross [...]
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Cargo plane with 5 aboard goes missing off Pakistan's coast, officials say
Search-and-rescue operations were underway in the Arabian Sea for the K2 Airways plane.
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IOC eases path toward Russia returning with full team at 2028 LA Olympics
The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted a suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee.
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Two US soccer team staff members were suspended by FIFA for Belgium World Cup game
The U.S. Soccer Federation did not give a reason Tuesday to explain why the staff members were suspended by FIFA.
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The Recovery Bank in Scranton receives over $100,000 investment from Governor's Office
A $112K boost aims to bolster services at The Recovery Bank to support sustained recovery for those battling addiction, and now, that mission will be a little easier
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