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Scranton Police K-9 vehicle rolls over in crash
COVINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Scranton Police K-9 truck rolled over in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday night. One K-9 unit was over the guard rail on Interstate 380 northbound near Exit 20 (307), a police officer who drove past the scene said. The crash happened around 6:00 p.m. A lane restriction is currently [...]
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World Cup friendly matches: Everything you need to know
National teams use friendlies to prepare for major tournaments such as the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
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Kennedy Center moves to erase Trump references after judge said they were illegally added
The institution's lawyers said email signatures, letterheads and other documents must reflect the performing arts center's original name by June 12.
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Wilkes-Barre City Police Lieutenant to complete Tunnel to Towers Stair Climb
This weekend, hundreds will gather in NYC to take on 104 stories in the Tunnel to Towers Stair Climb, and among them will be a local police lieutenant.
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'Mad Max' pilot caused scary close call with JetBlue passenger jet: 'That guy's insane'
The FAA is investigating after a close encounter between a small plane and a passenger jet alarmed pilots and air traffic control.
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Thousands of pounds of food donated ahead of summer months
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Forty-thousand pounds of food was recently donated to two Scranton non-profits, the Friends of the Poor and the Catherine McAuley Center, to assist those facing food insecurity. This significant delivery is part of the America 250 and America Gives initiative, which aims to distribute 10 million pounds of food nationwide. [...]
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Columbia County hotel owner gets creative with dumpster design after bear run-ins
A hotel in Columbia County has been dealing with unwanted visitors dumpster diving behind the business for years.
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What doctors want you to know about health information on social media
A pediatric expert says false health information online is making his job harder and putting young people at real risk.
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40,000 baby bottles sold at Walmart recalled over choking hazard
Boon NURSH baby bottles are under recall after reports of peeling plastic that could pose a choking risk to young children.
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A sweet experiment at the Lackawanna County Heritage Fair
The Heritage Fair is officially underway, and Newswatch 16's Anthony Bordanaro stopped by to test out a sweet experiment.
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