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Volunteers work to bring 'The Pumpy' back to life in Schuylkill County
After years of sitting dormant, volunteers are working to restore the Pumping Station Reservoir for future generations.
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Autism aid bags spark global interest
WEST HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local organization is helping Pennsylvania State Police better serve people with autism during emergencies. The Collaborative Autism Movement (CAM) created sensory bags to help calm and comfort people with autism during what can be an overwhelming situation. At Troop N in West Hazleton is where the first State [...]
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State launches training for opioid overdose response
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Shapiro administration announced Wednesday a free training for opioid overdose response is now available for Pennsylvanians. The Naloxone and Opioid Overdose Response training from the Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) was developed to help people learn how to use naloxone, which is an opioid response drug that helps reverse an overdose, and [...]
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Local officials discuss importance of mental health resources following murder-suicide in Jessup
Law enforcement officials gathered in Jessup on Wednesday to stress the importance of seeking help if someone is dealing with a mental health crisis.
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Whole Foods recalls 43 more products with jalapeno due to salmonella concerns
Whole Foods recalled dozens of jalapeno-containing products in multiple states due to salmonella concerns. Here's a full list.
WNEP Wed, Aug 12 [totalcount]
Report It: Send in your photos of partical solar eclipse
(WBRE/WYOU) — Residents across the Keystone State and beyond are looking to the sky as a solar eclipse partly blocked out the sun on Wednesday. Head to 28/22’s Report It! page and submit your videos and photos of the partial eclipse. Those submissions will be reviewed and appear in this article, and maybe on air.
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West Nile virus detected in Luzerne County
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple mosquito samples collected in the Greater Pittston area have tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting officials to begin a targeted mosquito-control effort to reduce the risk of transmission. The Luzerne County Conservation District confirmed that three mosquito traps tested positive for the virus during routine surveillance. Each week, [...]
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2 dead after military helicopter crash in Texas
Officials with Fort Hood confirmed that the crash in Salado involved an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter based at the installation.
WNEP Wed, Aug 12 [totalcount]
Kids these days: 2 pygmy goats caught boarding city bus in Oregon
A social media video shows the goats following passengers aboard a bus before being shooed off.
WNEP Wed, Aug 12 [totalcount]
Smithfield Township to decide on data center zoning measures
The possible change could decide the fate of future proposals.
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