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Helicopter helping battle Utah wildfire crashes with 2 aboard
There was no immediate word on the conditions of the two aboard.
WNEP Fri, Aug 7 [totalcount]
Third person convicted in 2024 stabbing
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A third person has pleaded guilty in connection to a May 2024 stabbing that resulted in the death of a 33-year-old man. Justice Flenory, 25, pleaded guilty Friday morning to third-degree murder of Scott Knox, according to the Luzerne County District Attorney's Office. Flenory's sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 2. [...]
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One dead after crash in Bradford County
One is found dead after a crash in Wyalusing.
WNEP Fri, Aug 7 [totalcount]
Kielbasa Festival returns to Plymouth
PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One of northeastern Pennsylvania's largest food festivals is back this weekend as the 22nd Annual Plymouth Alive Kielbasa Festival takes over Main Street. The two-day festival celebrates the region's rich Polish heritage with a wide variety of food, live entertainment, a parade, and dozens of food, craft, and specialty vendors. [...]
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Wayne County fair kicks off 164th year
Students from across the county are showing off their animals at this year's Wayne County fair.
WNEP Fri, Aug 7 [totalcount]
Nonprofit looks to raise $1.2 million for new skate park in Sunbury
A nonprofit is stepping up to build a new park to attract more people to Central Pennsylvania.
WNEP Fri, Aug 7 [totalcount]
Luzerne County swears in first female sheriff
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new chapter began Friday for the Luzerne County Sheriff's Office as Genesis Arias was officially sworn in as sheriff during a ceremony in the Luzerne County Courthouse rotunda. A Hazleton native and U.S. Army veteran, Arias becomes the first woman elected sheriff in Luzerne County history. She is also [...]
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Hoarding case in Luzerne, Lackawanna counties leaves shelters struggling
Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones spoke with local shelters that are running out of space as more neglected dogs wait to be rescued.
WNEP Fri, Aug 7 [totalcount]
Remains of 56 people found improperly stored and decomposing at Chicago funeral home
The remains were discovered Thursday in various states of decomposition at South Chicago Chapel.
WNEP Fri, Aug 7 [totalcount]
Person killed in crash, vehicle fire, coroner says
TERRY TOWNSHIP, BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A person has been found dead after their car caught fire, according to Pennsylvania State Police. PSP reported that a person driving a Ford truck crashed early Friday morning on Wyalusing New Albany Road. The driver's car hit some nearby trees, catching on fire afterward. The driver was pronounced [...]
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