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Cher requests conservatorship for her son after his arrests
Court documents show she requested a conservator due to her son's financial mismanagement.
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Reports: Spirit Airlines asks Trump administration for emergency bailout to avoid liquidation
Skyrocketing fuel prices have put a further strain on the company as creditors question its future.
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DNA analysis solves mystery of Oregon family who disappeared nearly 70 years ago
In 1958, Kenneth and Barbara Jean Martin disappeared from Portland with their three children. They had said they were looking for greenery to make Christmas wreaths.
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Officials urging safety at gorge ahead of summer months
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — First responders are urging caution for visitors to Nay Aug Gorge in Scranton as summer approaches. The scenic spot has a history of trespassing and poses significant dangers to those who venture off designated trails. The Scranton Fire Department responds to three to five rescue calls at Nay Aug Gorge [...]
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Monroe County man accused of strangling, killing ex-girlfriend
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Jacob Nauman, 43, is facing charges in connection to the death of his ex-girlfriend 33 year-old Brittany Burgin. Nauman is charged with three felonies: criminal homicide, aggravated assault, and strangulation. He is also facing tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, a misdemeanor charge. Court papers say Nauman called [...]
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16 To The Rescue: Buddy
In this week's 16 To The Rescue, we meet a dog who was left behind by his owner, but was rescued by quite possibly the best person to set him up for success.
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Man accused of threatening supervisor at post office
TAYLOR BOROUGH, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A post office employee was arrested Friday after Scranton police say he threatened his supervisor. John Lepka of Lake Aerial, 39, was arrested and charged with making terroristic threats. According to an affidavit, Lepka threatened to kill his manager, claiming he was "packing." Police say he was arrested at [...]
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Postal worker faces terroristic threats, harassment charges in Lackawanna County
John Lepka faces charges after police say he threatened his supervisor at the post office on South Main Street in Taylor.
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Don’t be fooled by El Niño: A “quieter” hurricane season can still be dangerous
Forecasters are watching a tug-of-war between El Niño and record-warm ocean waters.
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Wilkes-Barre's Ceccoli's Pizza closing its doors after 50 years in business
A pizza shop in Wilkes-Barre is getting ready to serve its final slice.
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