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Bridge work expected to cause traffic delays
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Work planned on a heavily traveled bridge that connects two Luzerne County communities is expected to cause traffic delays starting on Monday. The Pittston City Police Department posted a traffic advisory on Thursday, alerting drivers about construction plans for the Specialist Dale J. Kridlo Memorial Bridge that connects West Pittston to Pittston City. File...
Anniversary of two of the biggest snowstorms ever in Scranton
There is something about this week in Pennsylvania. Newswatch 16's Ally Gallo gives us yet another reason to appreciate the spring-like weather.
What time is the total lunar eclipse tonight?
While it may not be as captivating as a total solar eclipse, the lunar eclipse still puts on quite a show.
Luzerne County nuclear plant among 9 reactors found to have 'low to moderate' safety issue in yearly performance
Susquehanna 1 and 2 near Berwick, Luzerne County, will receive follow-up visits to determine recommended corrective actions have been taken, the NRC said.
NEPA native has chance to win $25K for nonprofit
(WBRE/WYOU) — A local woman is a quarter finalist in a national competition to win money for her nonprofit, and she's seeking support from the community to help her advance to the next round. The NEPA native says the winnings would help her expand her organization's impact. Kylee McGrane-Zarnoch is a Wilkes-Barre native and a graduate of Coughlin High School. She's also the Founder and...
Schumer to support GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown as deadline nears
With Republicans lacking the votes to overcome a filibuster, some Democrats say the party should draw a line against Trump — even if it courts a federal shutdown.
Putin agrees in principle with proposal for Ukraine ceasefire and says more discussions are needed
Before Putin's comments a senior Russian official said the truce would only help Ukraine by giving its weary and shorthanded military a break.
Two judges in mass firings cases order Trump administration to rehire probationary workers for now
The federal judge's ruling covers multiple agencies and thousands of probationary workers.
Jewish protesters flood Trump Tower's lobby to demand Mahmoud Khalil's release
Among the protesters was actress Debra Winger, who accused the Trump administration of having “no interest in Jewish safety” and “co-opting antisemitism.”
Donatella Versace out as creative director of the Milan fashion house, in a shakeup by US owner
Donatella Versace took over as creative director in 1997, after her brother’s murder in Miami.
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One dead in crash with oversized load in construction zone
DERRY TOWNSHIP, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is dead after a fatal crash on State Route 54 in a...
Bulbouts not in council plan
Town to pave part of Market Street, add two bike lanes
BLOOMSBURG -- Council briefly wavered Monday on its oft-debated plan to pave a portion of Market Street this year...
Oversized load struck bridge
Route 11 lane closed for two hours
RUPERT -- The eastbound lane of Route 11 was closed for about two hours Tuesday afternoon after an oversized load...
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WASHINGTONVILLE -- One person was killed when an oversized load collided with a Jeep in a construction zone here...