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Hazleton City officials warn about Sanctuary City letter
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hazleton City officials are issuing an alert today regarding a letter that has been sent to city residents regarding concerns that the city may become a sanctuary city. Mayor Jeff Cusat (R) says the letter instructs the recipients to donate money to fund efforts to supposedly prevent Hazleton and Pennsylvania from becoming a Sanctuary City for...
Life sentence imposed for murder in Lackawanna County
'Jail is too good for you,' says family of victim
Days after becoming FBI director, Kash Patel is sworn in as acting ATF chief
Patel will now oversee the bureau of roughly 5,500 employees that's responsible for enforcing the nation’s laws around firearms, explosives and arson.
Crews battle fire in Larksville
Flames broke out around 11:30 a.m. Monday along Howard Street in Larksvillle.
Attempted homicide charge in Lackawanna County
A man shot his wife in Spring Brook Township then turned the gun on himself, the district attorney says. Both survived.
Apple commits $500 billion to US manufacturing plans as tariff threats raise iPhone production questions
Apple's latest investment comes after Trump's recent tariff pushes have threatened manufacturing pricing for some of the internal components used in iPhones.
Starbucks set to remove 13 drinks off menu as it downsizes selection
Starbucks announced earlier this year it was planning to cut its food and beverage offerings by 30% as it shifts focus on efficiency and speed.
UGI announces rate increase effective in March
(WBRE/WYOU) — UGI Utilities, Inc. announced its purchased gas cost rates will increase by an average of 7.1% on March 1. UGI says the colder temperatures have led to an increased demand for natural gas and increased supply costs. UGI files request to raise gas prices nearly 11% UGI states in a release they are required by law to pass the cost of natural gas they purchase...
Joann moves to close all its stores across US
Joann currently operates around 800 stores across 49 states.
Lester Holt announces he's leaving 'NBC Nightly News'
Holt has been a staple in the modern media landscape, presenting a familiar face to viewers while delivering some of the biggest news of the 21st century.
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President of Commonwealth University will step down
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Berwick allows shed, trailers
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