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Luzerne County farmers experience crop delays
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Fresh produce, fruits, and locally made goods are once again drawing shoppers to the Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market. But, behind the stands, many farmers are still feeling the effects of a challenging growing season. Gary O'Malia, owner of Larry O'Malia's Farm and Greenhouse, says the colder, wetter start to the season did [...]
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PPL reports thousands without power amid high winds
(WBRE/WYOU) — Thousands of people in northeast Pennsylvania are without power amid high winds. According to the PPL outage map, more than 6,000 customers are in the dark. People who live in Wayne and Lackawanna counties are seeing the most power issues. Some customers may be waiting until tomorrow night for crews to fully restore [...]
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Healthwatch 16 | Alzheimer's Awareness Month
During Alzheimer's Awareness Month, doctors are reminding people of the symptoms that could develop from the disease, as well as prevention tips.
WNEP Thu, Jun 18 [totalcount]
Farmers market opens for the season in Wilkes-Barre
The market is open every week along Public Square from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WNEP Thu, Jun 18 [totalcount]
Addressing priest shortage issue, one by one
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Many young adults are making a return to faith, but the number of priests continues to decline globally. The Diocese of Scranton has almost 20 men in the process of becoming a priest which could address that issue. As of June 18, 17 men were studying to become ordained with [...]
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Here's when and how to watch Team USA play next in the World Cup
After a defeating Paraguay in the home opener, the U.S. Men's National Team will next face Australia in Seattle. Here's how to watch.
WNEP Thu, Jun 18 [totalcount]
Businesses in Wilkes-Barre prepare to see thousands fill the city for America250PA Concert
20,000 people are expected in the Diamond City this weekend for the second-to-last stop of the America250PA Commonwealth Concert Series.
WNEP Thu, Jun 18 [totalcount]
Kitchen HQ insulated bowls recalled after reports of catching fire
Over 86,000 Kitchen HQ bowls sold on HSN have been recalled due to reports of the detachable lids catching fire in microwaves.
WNEP Thu, Jun 18 [totalcount]
Skeletal remains of 3 people found inside home bought at foreclosure auction
After purchasing a Connecticut home "as is" at a foreclosure auction, the new homeowner made a horrifying discovery.
WNEP Thu, Jun 18 [totalcount]
Organizations team up to distribute food and life-saving medication in Bradford County
An organization in Bradford County teamed up with the state Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs to distribute free Narcan during its annual food distribution.
WNEP Thu, Jun 18 [totalcount]