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Potentially deadly, flesh-eating parasite nears the US, new sightings reported within 90 miles of the border
The flesh-eating fly species poses a major threat to the United States' livestock industry if it crosses over the border, and could be deadly to people.
WNEP Thu, Apr 16 [totalcount]
Who was Justin Fairfax? Former Virginia lieutenant governor found dead in apparent murder-suicide
Once seen by Democrats as a natural successor for the governor of Virginia, sexual assault allegations emerged against Justin Fairfax in 2019.
WNEP Thu, Apr 16 [totalcount]
Man accused of firing shots into home with children in car
MONROE TWP., SNYDER COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are charging a man who they say fired shots into a home while children were inside a car. On April 1, troopers were called to the 400 block of Stetler Avenue in Monroe Township for shots fired. Once on the scene, police said the residents claimed 33-year-old [...]
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Chase ends in construction zone crash on I-80, PSP say
SUGARLOAF TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been arrested after police say he led them on a chase on Interstate 80 Thursday morning before crashing into four vehicles in a construction zone. Around 9:00 a.m., Pennsylvania State Police assigned to the Operation Safe HighwaysInitiative through Effective Law Enforcement and Detection (SHIELD), say they [...]
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Mathias Foundation awards $4,750 in...
TURBOTVILLE — The Harry C. Mathias Sr. Charitable Foundation, which provides support for needy persons and organizations in the Warrior Run region, announced six grants totaling $4,750 at its spring meeting.
Daily Item Thu, Apr 16 [totalcount]
Geisinger staff undergoes new...
DANVILLE — Geisinger staff members who care for mothers and babies in the hospital recently participated in a comprehensive training program to help them become more empathetic and inclusive providers.
Daily Item Thu, Apr 16 [totalcount]
USDA launches new office to support US seafood industry
The new Office of Seafood is designed to help fishermen and seafood businesses navigate federal programs and access funding and support.
WNEP Thu, Apr 16 [totalcount]
Crash closed highway in Lackawanna County
Three vehicles collided on the Casey Highway Thursday morning.
WNEP Thu, Apr 16 [totalcount]
Nearly 2,000 without power in NEPA after last night's storm
(WBRE/WYOU) — Nearly 2,000 PPL customers are without power due to Wednesday night's storm that went through Northeastern Pennsylvania. Pictured below is the PPL power outages map. The current outages are impacting areas in Lackawanna, Wayne, Lycoming, and Pike Counties Many customers are experiencing outages due to a tripped breaker or a blown fuse, and [...]
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Alleged Luzerne County drug dealer arrested
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they have arrested an alleged Luzerne County drug dealer after a years-long investigation. The Pittston City Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit began a narcotics investigation in February 2025 into Gregory Shah Johnson of Kingston. The investigation revealed that Johnson was selling marijuana and methamphetamine throughout Luzerne...
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