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Truck driver sentenced for homicide after three killed in crash
HAMILTON TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The truck driver involved in a Monroe County crash that killed three people has been sentenced on homicide charges. On June 25, Mark Rideout was sentenced to 6-12 years in prison after pleading guilty on April 9 to the following charges: Samantha Crich, 40, of Wilkes-Barre, a 14-year-old passenger in her car, and [...]
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World Cup 2026: USA ends group stage with late loss to Turkey, six more games on Friday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The United States concluded its group stage games at the World Cup on a whimper but will still be headed to the knockouts. The USA was not the only team that had already clinched and lost Thursday as one of the tournament favorites fell, with their opponent miraculously clinching a knockout [...]
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Man accused of setting house on fire with gasoline, cigarette
SHAVERTOWN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he set his basement on fire with gasoline and a cigarette Thursday morning. 30-year-old William Gately has been charged with arson offenses that allege he set his home in the 100 block of North Pioneer Avenue on fire. Shavertown Fire Department was [...]
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'I was never afraid': Missouri KFC employee holds armed robbery suspect until police arrive
A KFC employee in Missouri wrestled an armed robbery suspect to the ground until police arrived. The suspect also faces charges in a separate attack.
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Pa. drivers could pay hundreds more after a Paul Miller's Law ticket, experts warn
State Police issued nearly 700 distracted driving citations in three days as traffic experts say the biggest cost may come long after the $50 fine.
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Artist unveils Christian Pulisic collage at PA Classics Soccer Park
The collage was unveiled ahead of the United States' last group stage match against Türkiye.
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A great-grandfather was released early after 27 years in prison. Here's why the DOJ wants to send him back.
"I chose to better myself in prison … and now that I am out, I have proved myself that I am capable of being in society," 61-year-old Tony Bailey said.
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2026 World Cup breaks all-time attendance record before group stage even ends
The first 48-team World Cup has drawn more than 3.6 million fans, with nearly full stadiums and dozens of matches still to be played.
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Pennsylvania weather: Temps near the 80s with more clouds
(WBRE/WYOU) — While we have some fairly seasonable weather today and this weekend, a heat wave and even some periods of unsettled weather are expected for next week. For tonight, we will remain mostly cloudy with a few showers. Overnight lows will be in the upper 50s and low 60s. Saturday will feature a few [...]
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23 homes damaged after house explosion in Cleveland, Ohio suburb
According to Lt. Mike Perlatti of the Twinsburg Fire Department, crews were initially called to Thursday afternoon for a reported gas leak.
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