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Cops: Man stole gifts from store, returned later to shoplift again
BLOOMSBURG -- A man has been charged after stealing chocolate, balloons and flowers on Valentine's Day then coming back...
Press Enterprise Fri, Mar 14 [totalcount]
Gene Hackman's estate asks court to block release of death investigation records
A representative urged a state district court in Santa Fe to seal records in the cases to protect the family's right to privacy in grief.
WNEP Thu, Mar 13 [totalcount]
Event benefitting local blind association funds new kitchen
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Creating a safe, inviting, and innovative kitchen space, the goal of an event bringing the community together this evening to support the local blind association. Guests enjoyed light refreshments, live music, and basket raffles, all while supporting a great cause. Attendees had several ways to donate, whether by purchasing kitchen items from...
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Library honors nationally-known historian
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A local library is preserving presidential history. It's in honor to a nationally known presidential historian in our area. The Hoyt Library in Kingston has dedicated a section of its second floor to Larry Cook. The Back Mountain presidential historian has always been fascinated with history, in specific presidents and has shaped a career around making...
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COVID's impact on students five years later
(WBRE/WYOU)— This week marks five years since the COVID-19 lockdown began. For young people, particularly Gen Z students, the disruption would go on to have long lasting effects on their health and wellbeing in ways different than that of other generations. "I lost my childhood during COVID and I'm still trying to recover that. It's hard because you don't know how to recover it. I don't think...
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Town hall calls for support of regional care jobs
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Community members and healthcare workers came together Thursday to support union jobs at Moses Taylor Hospital, as the search for a new owner continues. At a town hall tonight in Scranton, organizers announce the launch of their "Coalition to protect regional care and jobs." FBI warns people of nationwide turnpike scams They'll be...
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FBI warns people of nationwide turnpike scams
(WBRE/WYOU)— Scammers are at it again hoping local turnpike drivers will get fooled into sending money to pay a toll debt. Experts say if you get that kind of text, don't fall for it. Text messages like these ones have been popping up on people's phones all throughout our area. The FBI warns people about the sketchy text messages that are only trying to trick you. Woman charged...
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Pennsylvania's education funding faces uncertainty amid US Department of Education cuts
Concerns about student funding have risen since the Trump administration's plans to cut the federal workforce.
WNEP Thu, Mar 13 [totalcount]
American Airlines passengers evacuated after engine fire at Denver airport
An American Airlines plane caught fire at Denver airport after landing, leading to an evacuation of passengers. Twelve on board were taken to the hospital.
WNEP Thu, Mar 13 [totalcount]
USPS announces workforce cuts of about 10,000 workers
The post office, an independent government agency, currently employs roughly 640,000 people and has cut roughly 30,000 jobs since 2021.
WNEP Thu, Mar 13 [totalcount]