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New Weiss Hall at University of Scranton to bridge campus and city
A brand new building is taking shape at the University of Scranton.
WNEP Fri, Apr 11 [totalcount]
PennDOT holds press conference for Real ID deadline
AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The deadline to get REAL ID is approaching fast. PennDOT held a news conference at the Wilkes-Barre Scranton international airport to urge Pennsylvanians to prepare for the enforcement. You will need a REAL ID-compliant driver`s license starting May 7 or another form of federally-accepted identification such as a passport to board domestic flights, enter...
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Bomb strikes near the Athens offices of the Greek railway company
The explosion comes amid widespread public anger over a major railway disaster in 2023, in which dozens of people were killed.
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Bradford County man sentenced on reckless endangerment, simple assault charges
Michael Johnson was sentenced last Thursday to 2 to 9 years behind bars.
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Couple faces child endangerment charges in Wayne County
Jennifer and Anthony Ryan face child endangerment and other charges in Wayne County.
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Trump calls for 'no more changing of the clocks' amid daylight saving time debate
Daylight saving time was first adopted as a wartime measure in 1942.
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School employee accused of taping 1st grade students' mouths shut
MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway after a school staff member taped the mouths of 1st grade students during lunch, according to district officials. Superintendent Dr. Curry has told 28/22 News that the district is investigating an incident where 1st grade students were found with tape on their mouths. According to a letter from Hamilton Elementary School Principal...
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Americans encouraged to avoid 'jet skis' while in The Bahamas. Here's why
The popular vacation destination now has a "level 2" Travel Advisory, meaning travelers should "exercise increased caution."
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DOJ: Pennsylvania man charged for threatening to kill President Trump
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — A Butler County man has been charged after he allegedly threatened to kill President Trump and other officials in YouTube videos. Shawn Monper, 32, has been charged in federal court after making threats against the president, United States Officials and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). According to...
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Man sentenced for holding a mother, son at knifepoint
BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been sentenced after he held a mother and her son in New York at knifepoint and forcefully drove them to Pennsylvania, according to the Bradford County District Attorney's Office. According to Bradford County court officials, 48-year-old Damion Lamar Gooden, of Norristown, was sentenced to a minimum of 34 months to a maximum of 13 years on the charges...
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