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National parks offering free admission for Constitution Day
Entrance to national parks is waived on Thursday, Sept. 17 for residents and U.S. citizens.
WNEP Thu, Sep 17 [totalcount]
Board supports Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus sale to golf club
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A proposal to sell the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus to a golf club developer has been supported by the Penn State Board of Trustees. At a meeting held on September 17, the Finance and Investment Committee of the Penn State Board of Trustees voted to support the sale of the Penn [...]
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Man sentenced in case tied to Kabul airport suicide bombing that killed 13 US service members, 160 Afghans
A federal jury in Virginia convicted Mohammad Sharifullah in April of providing material support to the IS affiliate known as ISIS-K.
WNEP Thu, Sep 17 [totalcount]
Congress turns attention to menopause care, plus a new vaccine study and more health news
Today's health headlines include Congress' first hearing dedicated to menopause care, how changing weather affects your health and more.
WNEP Thu, Sep 17 [totalcount]
Toy for young kids sold nationwide at Target recalled over choking hazard
At least 26 reports have come in about the port coming loose on the toy, with one injury confirmed. Officials say they pose a choking hazard to thousands of kids.
WNEP Thu, Sep 17 [totalcount]
Former US Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona, a ‘workhorse’ who shaped water policy, has died
Kyl shaped landmark water policy and guided the confirmation of Trump-nominated U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, both as a lobbyist and a senator.
WNEP Thu, Sep 17 [totalcount]
DoorDash and Uber Eats to offer delivery from Costco stores nationwide
DoorDash said Costco had been among the most-searched retailers not yet on its U.S. platform.
WNEP Thu, Sep 17 [totalcount]
U.S. Rep. Meuser, Wallace to debate...
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Incumbent U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, R-9, and Democratic challenger Rachel Wallace agreed to debate Oct. 20, according to published reports.
Daily Item Thu, Sep 17 [totalcount]
Man charged for allegedly killing his mother, PSP says
SILVER LAKE TWP., SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they have charged a man in connection with the homicide of his mother. 46-year-old Michael Jones is facing multiple charges, including homicide, after police say his mother was found dead in their home. On September 16, troopers were called for a woman, later identified as 76-year-old [...]
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195,000 heated blankets, pads under recall after dozens of burn injuries reported
The wire heating elements of the blankets can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
WNEP Thu, Sep 17 [totalcount]