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UPDATE: Suspect still not in custody, faces multiple charges after Hanover Township shooting
The search is underway for a suspect, after he allegedly drove up beside his ex-girlfriend, pulled a gun, and shot her in the leg.
WNEP Tue, Apr 14 [totalcount]
Rep. Bresnahan requests $59 million for NEPA projects
(WBRE/WYOU) — Rep. Rob Bresnahan announced a request of $59 million in federal money for 20 NEPA projects. Bresnahan's office submitted 20 Community Project Funding (CPF) requests in advance of the 2027 fiscal year. The requests are to the House Committee on Appropriations and include the following projects:
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Roblox introduces age-based account tiers for children ages 5 to 15
Roblox Kids is designed for children ages 5 to 8, and Roblox Select accounts are for children ages 9 to 15.
WNEP Tue, Apr 14 [totalcount]
Colombia approves plan to cull roaming hippos linked to Pablo Escobar
The 80 hippos impacted by the plan are descendants of the four originally brought to the country in the 1980s by Escobar as he built a private zoo.
WNEP Tue, Apr 14 [totalcount]
Police investigate violent group assault on teenage girl in Phoenix
A high school student is recovering from being hospitalized in an assault by multiple boys. Her family says they want to see accountability.
WNEP Tue, Apr 14 [totalcount]
Roads shut down due to heavy police presence in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A heavy police presence in Wilkes-Barre has shut down several roads. Armed law enforcement officers, along with a drone, could be seen on Old Rier Road between Maffett Street and Eleanor Street, though the reason for their presence has not yet been released. Kistler Elementary, a nearby school, had a [...]
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Suspect not in custody, facing charges after domestic dispute
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been identified and is wanted in connection with a domestic dispute that took place Tuesday morning. 33-year-old Jason Dates is wanted for the shooting that took place earlier today in Hanover Township. He is being charged with two counts of aggravated assault, among other charges Hanover [...]
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Amazon takes step toward expanding its satellite services with Globalstar acquisition
Amazon will acquire Globalstar's existing satellite fleet, which will operate alongside Amazon Leo's current broadband system, according to the company.
WNEP Tue, Apr 14 [totalcount]
After release from custody, husband of Michigan woman missing in Bahamas shares new statement
Brian Hooker was released from police custody Monday after being questioned by investigators about his wife Lynette's disappearance.
WNEP Tue, Apr 14 [totalcount]
Warrant issued for second suspect in attempted ATM theft
BLAKELY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A warrant has been issued for a second suspect in the attempted theft of an ATM in Lackawanna County. Police have issued a warrant for 20-year-old Logan Dante Edward Konen for his alleged role in the attempted theft of an ATM at Tobacco Land & Vape in Peckville. Another suspect, [...]
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