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Easter flower sales fuel funds for fire companies around our area
Still need Easter flowers? Fire companies in Luzerne, Carbon, and Schuylkill counties are selling flower baskets to fund equipment and training.
WNEP Wed, Apr 1 [totalcount]
Trump says US forces will 'finish the job' in Iran soon in first prime-time address since launching strikes
The president shared an update on the war in Iran during his first prime-time speech since launching strikes alongside Israel more than a month ago.
WNEP Wed, Apr 1 [totalcount]
Health alert issued over lead concerns in dino-shaped chicken nuggets
The health alert was issued without a recall because the chicken nuggets are not sold in stores anymore, but may still be in customers freezers.
WNEP Wed, Apr 1 [totalcount]
Trump addresses nation on Iran war in first prime-time speech since launching strikes 4 weeks ago
President Donald Trump is set to address the nation on Wednesday with an "important update" on the Iran War.
PA homepage Wed, Apr 1 [totalcount]
Over 30 cats rescued, 70 deceased at Scranton residence
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Scranton Police Department provided an update on Wednesday, stating that police have rescued over 30 cats from a house on Meadow Avenue after finding evidence consistent with animal hoarding on Monday. Officials say the Scranton Police Department, along with members of the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, Street Cats, and Dogs [...]
PA homepage Wed, Apr 1 [totalcount]
Florida Democratic Party vice chair found dead, police say; husband in custody
The death of Nancy Metayer Bowen, vice mayor of Coral Springs, Florida, is being investigated as an act of domestic violence, police said.
WNEP Wed, Apr 1 [totalcount]
Jonathan the tortoise is 'alive and well' following reports of his death
An account claiming to be Jonathan's longtime vet said the 193-year-old tortoise had died.
WNEP Wed, Apr 1 [totalcount]
'Bob's Burgers' voice actor Eugene Mirman injured in fiery crash in New Hampshire
A New Hampshire trooper pulled Mirman from the burning vehicle after the single-vehicle crash on Tuesday, state police said.
WNEP Wed, Apr 1 [totalcount]
Addressing the need for special education teachers
MAR LIN, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — School districts across Pennsylvania face teacher shortages. Thanks to a grant from the state department of education, a number of new programs are available to educators to fill those gaps, specifically in special education. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained how these new pathways will impact districts in Schuylkill [...]
PA homepage Wed, Apr 1 [totalcount]
Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after successful launch of NASA's first lunar voyage in decades
The 32-story rocket rose from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center where tens of thousands gathered to witness the dawn of this new era.
WNEP Wed, Apr 1 [totalcount]