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Rotary Club launches new walking tour in Jim Thorpe
A new walking tour in Jim Thorpe is teaching people about the area's rich history while supporting community initiatives.
WNEP Thu, Aug 13 [totalcount]
Christy Knowings, former star on Nickelodeon's 'All That,' dies at 46
She became known for recurring roles on the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series including Penny Lane and Jessica in the "Whateverrr!!!" sketch alongside Amanda Bynes.
WNEP Thu, Aug 13 [totalcount]
New Scranton splash pad opens to the public
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Scranton park that sat empty for years is getting a second life. City leaders cut the ribbon Thursday on a new playground and splash pad at Capouse Avenue Park. The $1.8 million project transformed the former Penn Ridge pool site into a modern space for families to cool off, [...]
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Salem Township Police discuss Flock camera system
Flock cameras have recently become a topic of conversation nationwide.
WNEP Thu, Aug 13 [totalcount]
Boat operator fined for waking sleeping polar bear with foghorn in Norway archipelago
According to the Norwegian Polar Bear Institute, there are roughly 300 polar bears in the area.
WNEP Thu, Aug 13 [totalcount]
Abandoned llama not interested in being rescued on Colorado trail
A lounging llama sparked a rescue mission on a Colorado trail, surprising deputies with her stubborn refusal to return home until her owners coaxed her back.
WNEP Thu, Aug 13 [totalcount]
California couple's surrogate gives birth in Texas after judge orders life-saving care
The surrogate was carrying the child for a California couple she has alleged wanted to end the pregnancy after the fetus was diagnosed with a severe heart defect.
WNEP Thu, Aug 13 [totalcount]
Former Scranton police officer found guilty in sex abuse case
Stephen Carroll was found guilty of 29 of the 30 counts he faced, including the most serious charges.
WNEP Thu, Aug 13 [totalcount]
Former resource officer found guilty of drugging and raping students
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The courtroom was cleared after former Scranton Police Resource Officer Stephen Carroll suffered a medical emergency while a jury found him guilty of drugging and raping students. After a week of emotional testimony, jurors have found Stephen Carroll guilty on nearly every count he faced. The jury has found Carroll [...]
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NTSB: Broken engine part shattered Ryanair plane window that passenger's head got sucked into
Investigators say an engine fan blade broke off on a Ryanair flight and sent parts flying, shattering a plane window shortly after takeoff.
WNEP Thu, Aug 13 [totalcount]