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PSTA release statement after trooper death on I-81
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania State Troopers Association (PSTA) on Sunday released a statement as a truck driver is accused of killing Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Trooper Michael Pahira Jr. on Interstate 81 on Wednesday. The statement comes from PSTA President Stephen Polishan following the death of Trooper Pahira Jr., who was struck and killed by [...]
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17-year-old motorcyclist dead after crash
PINE TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A teenage motorcyclist is dead after a fatal crash in Lycoming County, according to Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). State police say the fatal crash happened as a 17-year-old motorcyclist was traveling south on State Route 287 in Pine Township, Lycoming County, around 5:10 p.m. on the Fourth of July. [...]
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National Guard members shoot, kill man during pursuit in Memphis, police say
A 20-year-old man was shot and killed by Tennessee National Guardsmen in downtown Memphis after they responded to a shooting in the area, police said.
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Cristiano Ronaldo says it again: His 6th World Cup with Portugal will be his last
Ronaldo took the moment Sunday to repeat something he has said at least once before: this World Cup will be his last.
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FIFA clears Folarin Balogun to play in USMNT's Round of 16 match against Belgium
The U.S. men's leading scorer was initially set to miss the match after receiving a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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8 people, including 4 children, shot near Coney Island after Fourth of July fireworks
The victims ranged in age from 6 to 37.
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Pedestrian found dead in road, PSP investigating
PINE GROVE TWP., SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A person was found dead on the road Saturday night in Schuylkill County, according to Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). Brian Staller, 42, of Pine Grove was found around 10:30 p.m. on Suedberg Road near Geary Wolfe Road in Pine Grove Township, state police say. Troopers explain that the [...]
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Longtime Carbon County fire chief passed away, coroner confirms
LEHIGHTON, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A community is in mourning after officials confirm a longtime fire chief has passed away this Fourth of July weekend. Carbon County Coroner Mark Smith announced early Sunday morning that Fire Chief William George of the Aquashicola Fire Department had passed away. Smith said Chief George was pronounced dead Sunday [...]
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PPL working on power outages; water, ice credits offered
(WBRE/WYOU) — PPL Electric Utilities issued a statement Sunday about the heavy storms that have left tens of thousands without power across northeast and central Pennsylvania. In the statement Sunday, the company said hundreds of crews have been working "around the clock" to restore power, however the extent of the damage means they expect the [...]
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Scorching temperatures impacting Wilkes-Barre residents
Some seniors at B'Nai B'Rith Apartments in Wilkes-Barre say there's no escaping the dangerous temperatures, even in their own homes.
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