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Training the next generation of first responders in Pike County
Newswatch 16's Emily Kress traveled to the Pike County Training Center to see a live burn in action.
WNEP Thu, Apr 16 [totalcount]
Catholic school in Lycoming County to implement shorter school week
St. John Neumann Regional Academy in Williamsport will transition to a four-day school week next fall.
WNEP Thu, Apr 16 [totalcount]
Family finds fatal motorcycle crash victim, police say
BUTLER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are investigating a Wednesday night motorcycle crash in Butler Township that left one man dead. Jeremy J. Debias Jr. of Drums, 28, was pronounce dead around 10:20 p.m. Wednesday on St. Johns Road, according to a release from Butler Township Police. Family members found Debias' motorcycle [...]
PA homepage Thu, Apr 16 [totalcount]
Costco tests new 'automated pay stations' to ease checkout lines
The new automated pay stations allows customers to have their items pre-scanned before they pay.
WNEP Thu, Apr 16 [totalcount]
Man wanted for Hanover Twp. shooting turns himself in
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The man accused of Tuesday's shooting in Hanover Township turned himself in Thursday, according to the Hanover Township Police Chief. Jason Dates, 33, turned himself in to police after being wanted for two days, during which he was allegedly driven to Philadelphia by 22-year-old Tierra Shanell Gilliam. Gilliam is [...]
PA homepage Thu, Apr 16 [totalcount]
Managing medical bills? Here's why you need to speak up
Are you skipping medications, avoiding specialists, and putting off procedures because of cost? There are more options than you think, if you ask.
WNEP Thu, Apr 16 [totalcount]
Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head warns
IEA warns Europe could face flight cancellations in six weeks if Iran conflict blocks oil routes, risking a major global energy crisis.
WNEP Thu, Apr 16 [totalcount]
More than a dozen bumpy roads set for smooth transformation with $2.5M paving project in Scranton
The city of Scranton is working to make a smoother ride out on the roads, officially opening its bids for the 2026 paving project.
WNEP Thu, Apr 16 [totalcount]
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife, himself in overnight murder-suicide, police say
The former Virginia Lt. Governor's teenage children were home at the time of the murder-suicide. Their son was the one to call 911, authorities say.
WNEP Thu, Apr 16 [totalcount]
Mahoning Township Police partners with ICE through 287(g) program
Police departments across the state have signed agreements with the federal government to assist in immigration enforcement, which is causing some concerns.
WNEP Thu, Apr 16 [totalcount]