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DOJ announces largest healthcare fraud takedown in US history
Federal prosecutors charged 455 defendants in alleged schemes involving $6.5 billion in false claims, kickbacks and unlawful prescriptions.
WNEP Wed, Jun 24 [totalcount]
Non-profit matches senior dogs with senior citizens
TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Providing a safe place for senior dogs: That's the mission of a non-profit in Wyoming County. Pattie's Waggin' Tails brings in dogs over the age of seven and works to foster them, get them adopted, or give them a space to live their final days. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes [...]
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University of Scranton team to research the ionosphere
A research group at the University of Scranton has ambitions to study the weather and how it impacts global communications.
WNEP Wed, Jun 24 [totalcount]
Scranton's Nay Aug Park pool now open
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Just in time for summer, the pool at Nay Aug Park in Scranton is now open. City officials cut the ribbon on Wednesday. The new facility includes a zero-entry swimming pool with an industrial slide, water play features, and other site improvements. The multimillion-dollar project is all part of a [...]
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Police get new tools to support people with autism
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Stroud Area Regional Police now have new tools to better support people on the autism spectrum during emergency calls. The department received five sensory bags from the Collaborative Autism Movement, a nonprofit dedicated to improving interactions between first responders and people with autism. The kits include weighted blankets, noise-canceling...
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Homicide suspect extradited from Dominican Republic to Luzerne County
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A homicide suspect is finally back in Luzerne County to face charges after three years. Eliezer Santana was sent back from the Dominican Republic and arraigned on Tuesday. Troopers say the 20-year-old was one of three involved in a deadly shooting near Hazleton in April of 2023. 18-year-old Rolando [...]
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A mammogram could spot heart disease, summer's critical blood need and aging myths worth busting
AI may turn routine mammograms into early heart disease detection, summer brings critical blood donation needs and common aging myths get busted.
WNEP Wed, Jun 24 [totalcount]
White House asks Congress for $87.6B for Iran war, US farmers assistance, Ebola response
The Office of Management and Budget sent the request Wednesday, as a majority of lawmakers have objected to any further military action in Iran.
WNEP Wed, Jun 24 [totalcount]
Pocono Family YMCA prepares for multi-million-dollar renovation
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For more than a century, the Pocono Family YMCA has served families across Monroe County. Now, the organization is preparing for its biggest investment yet, a $21,000,000 renovation project aimed at modernizing the facility and expanding opportunities for future generations. "We're also adding our partnership of LVHN Jefferson, where they're [...]
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World's oldest known soccer ball on display in Florida ahead of Scotland vs. Brazil game
The soccer ball, dating back to the 1500s, shows the deep ties between Scotland and Brazil ahead of their World Cup match Thursday.
WNEP Wed, Jun 24 [totalcount]