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Retro refrigerators sold at Home Depot, Amazon recalled for fire or burn risk after one death
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is aware of 34 reports of fire involving the refrigerators, one of which resulted in a death.
WNEP Thu, Jul 30 [totalcount]
6-year-old Georgia girl dies after complications from tonsillectomy
Emersyn "Emmy" Bridgers died after complications from what her family described as a routine tonsillectomy.
WNEP Thu, Jul 30 [totalcount]
Discussing Pennsylvania’s mental healthcare system
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Spotlight PA hosted a live storytelling event and panel on Pennsylvania’s mental health systems at Albright Memorial Library in Scranton. Special guests who experienced the state’s system will share their perspectives. The event featured a panel of experts to discuss how the state got to where its at and what [...]
PA homepage Thu, Jul 30 [totalcount]
Teen killed in Schuylkill County crash, state police say
The crash happened on Burma Road in Blythe Township just north of New Philadelphia around 8 p.m. Wednesday.
WNEP Thu, Jul 30 [totalcount]
Father who gave his son the gun used in a Georgia high school shooting sentenced
Colin Gray was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter after his son, Colt Gray, used the weapon to kill two students and two teachers.
WNEP Thu, Jul 30 [totalcount]
'It's not a stigma': Jordan Devey family urges to destigmatize mental health in wake of son's death
Super Bowl champion Jordan Devey was battling insomnia and depression. His family believes it stems from CTE.
WNEP Thu, Jul 30 [totalcount]
Eligible LIHEAP recipients to see $100 supplemental payments; see if you qualify
Some households will receive a one-time $100 supplemental payment toward an outstanding heating bill or current energy bill.
WNEP Thu, Jul 30 [totalcount]
Woman dies, multiple teens injured after crash with tractor-trailer
BLYTHE TWP., SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say one teen has died while four others were severely injured after a tractor-trailer crash in Schuylkill County. An 18-year-old woman has died after a crash with a tractor-trailer Wednesday evening on Burma Road in Blythe Township. Four other teens were left with serious injuries; their ages [...]
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Roof ripped from porch of home during afternoon crash
FELL TWP., LACAKWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A car crashed into a home causing damage to the porch Thursday afternoon. According to Steve White, Safety Officer at Grattan Singer Hose Company, a car went into a porch after hitting a tree and a street sign on Dundaff Street in Fell Township. One person was transported to [...]
PA homepage Thu, Jul 30 [totalcount]
Viral Arkansas 'Spider-Man' invited to movie premiere after helping man using wheelchair cross busy street
Christopher Hellenthal was in the presence of "Spider-Man" actor Tom Holland and the rest of the movie cast as he attended the premiere Wednesday.
WNEP Thu, Jul 30 [totalcount]