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TSA official says some small airports may have to close if partial government shutdown continues
The current partial shutdown is the third shutdown in less than a year to leave TSA workers temporarily without pay.
WNEP Tue, Mar 17 [totalcount]
AG Pam Bondi subpoenaed over 'mismanagement' of Epstein files investigation
It's the second time Bondi has been ordered to a congressional hearing over the Department of Justice's handling of the files regarding the convicted sexual abuser.
WNEP Tue, Mar 17 [totalcount]
Report: Scranton snow removal system tested, fell short
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — January 25th, 2026, brought nearly a foot of snow to most of the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. With a combination of quickly accumulating snow and below-freezing temperatures, counties across northeastern and central Pennsylvania saw significant snow totals that crippled the region for days. In Lackawanna County, Scranton saw nearly 10 [...]
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Federal judge temporarily blocks RFK Jr.'s efforts to change vaccine policies
The Trump administration said it plans to appeal the ruling.
WNEP Tue, Mar 17 [totalcount]
A 7-ton meteor broke apart in the skies above the Northeast on Tuesday, NASA confirms
The asteroid unleashed the same energy as 250 tons of TNT when it fragmented above Ohio, causing explosive noises that shook homes throughout the region.
WNEP Tue, Mar 17 [totalcount]
867-5309: Jenny's number now has NEPA area code
(WBRE/WYOU) — A new helpline from a global nonprofit is using the phone number 867-5309 from the popular 1981 pop song Jenny, by Tommy Tutone, and the area code added is from northeastern and central Pennsylvania. The number, listed as (CSC) 867-5309. Which correlates to NEPA's newest area code (272). Singer Tommy Heath teamed up [...]
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Penn State women's hockey looks to make deep Frozen Four run
(WHTM) — The Penn State women's hockey squad is gearing up for its program’s first Frozen Four in its history. The Nittany Lions secured their berth after their victory in the NC Women’s Ice Hockey Championship Regional Final on Saturday afternoon against No. 6 UConn, 3-0, at Pegula Ice Arena. Forward Maddy Christian says the [...]
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Jeep drives away after Skateaway hit-and-run
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for suspects involved in a hit and run at the Skateaway parking lot. On March 14, around 8:30 p.m., a white Jeep was involved in a hit-and-run in the parking lot of Skateaway. Police are looking to identify the owner and operator of the vehicle involved. [...]
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Foot chase leads to drug and gun arrest
CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they have arrested two men after a burglary occurred, which led officers to find drugs inside a hotel room. The City of Carbondale Police Department said they arrested two men, Robert Villa, 30, of Moosic, and Evan Gaughan, 24, of Taylor, after responding to a burglary report. On [...]
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A likely meteor blazed across Northeast skies Tuesday, but did it touch the ground to become a rare meteorite?
When a meteor hits the ground, it becomes known as a meteorite. Researchers say it's an incredibly rare occurrence, happening in roughly 5-10% of all meteor events.
WNEP Tue, Mar 17 [totalcount]