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Justice Department to allow firing squads and electrocution in new federal execution plan
Federal officials cited difficulties obtaining lethal injection drugs and directed prisons to add methods already allowed in several states.
WNEP Sat, Apr 25 [totalcount]
Volunteer firefighter dies while battling wildfire in Florida
Officials said the incident occurred Thursday during brushfire suppression operations on the fifth wildfire to break out in the region within a week.
WNEP Sat, Apr 25 [totalcount]
Trump sends envoys to Islamabad as Iran rules out direct talks
The U.S. envoys are expected to travel to Pakistan in a new bid to salvage ceasefire talks with Tehran.
WNEP Sat, Apr 25 [totalcount]
'I've given up counting my years': The world's oldest nun turns 113
Sister Francis Dominici Piscatella, who holds the Guinness World Record as the world’s oldest nun, added another candle to her birthday cake this week.
WNEP Fri, Apr 24 [totalcount]
Mountain Dew goes patriotic: Iconic soda temporarily rebrands for America's 250th
Mountain Dew is swapping its name for a limited-edition "American Dew" rebrand to honor the U.S. 250th anniversary.
WNEP Fri, Apr 24 [totalcount]
Lackawanna Blind Association celebrates 97th Helen Keller event with magic and comedy show
Friday marked the Lackawanna Blind Association's 97th annual Helen Keller event, transforming the usual fashion show into a night of magic and comedy.
WNEP Fri, Apr 24 [totalcount]
New drug research could help those with depression
NOXEN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Friday it will fast-track reviews of three separate psychedelic drugs to treat mental health conditions like depression. This action comes after President Trump signed an executive order last weekend loosening restrictions on the substances as a way to help combat veterans. The taboo and [...]
PA homepage Fri, Apr 24 [totalcount]
The impact of Wren Kitchens closure
A day after Wren Kitchens laid off all its staff nationwide, some former employees in our area are left worrying about their futures.
WNEP Fri, Apr 24 [totalcount]
Parade kicks off Little League season
PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Opening night for a local Little League brough out a crowd in Luzerne County. Roads were blocked off as hundreds marched the streets for the plains little league parade this evening. The event brought together players, families, and supporters to kick off the season. Around 200 baseball players and [...]
PA homepage Fri, Apr 24 [totalcount]
PennDOT gives estimated reopening date of major bridge
WYALUSING, BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) provided new updates on a bridge closure in Bradford County as crews continue repairs. According to PennDOT, the Wyalusing River bridge is expected to reopen July 1. The bridge connects Wyalusing and Terry Township over the Susquehanna River. The bridge has been shut down [...]
PA homepage Fri, Apr 24 [totalcount]