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Fans cheer on Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins during Calder Cup playoffs
It's been a decade since the Baby Pens advanced this far in the Calder Cup tournament. Newswatch 16's Adi Iyer joined the fans at the arena for game one.
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Man dies after crash in Lycoming County
Milan Dodson, 20, of Jersey Shore, died while attempting to pass vehicles in the opposite lane when a car hit him while he was not wearing a seatbelt, PSP says.
WNEP Tue, May 12 [totalcount]
Williamsport Torch Run supports Special Olympics
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Williamsport, Tuesday night, the flame of hope moved through the city with a crowd cheering it on. Runners took part in the Hometown Torch Run for Special Olympics Pennsylvania. The route started at Lycoming College and finished at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Local law enforcement helped lead the run, [...]
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At least two in custody, Wilkes-Barre police investigate reported shooting
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — At least two people were taken into custody, and police were out in Wilkes-Barre responding to a reported shooting Tuesday evening. Authorities say police were called to North Empire Street in Wilkes-Barre after shots were reported to have been fired at about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night. 28/22 News Reporter Avery [...]
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Washington, D.C., bus driver wins $5M lottery, plans to buy mom a house
A Washington, D.C. school bus driver won $5 million in the Maryland Lottery and has plans on how he wants to spend some of the money.
WNEP Tue, May 12 [totalcount]
Penguins beat Thunderbirds 2-0, lead series 1-0
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins beat the Springfield Thunderbirds 2-0 in Game 1 of the Third Round to lead the Atlantic Division Finals Series 1-0. Bill Zonnon backhanded his first career AHL goal on the breakaway to give the Penguins a 1-0 lead in the middle of the second period. Then it was right-winger Tanner Howe [...]
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Scranton School District's MMA mentoring program hosts championship tournament
The school district's MMA and SEL program hosted its championship tournament on Tuesday.
WNEP Tue, May 12 [totalcount]
Teen prodigy graduates law school summa cum laude at 18
Jimmy Chilimigras finished high school at home when he was 12, earned a master's degree by 14 and passed the four-part CPA exam at 15 years old.
WNEP Tue, May 12 [totalcount]
Conan O'Brien to return as Oscars host for 3rd consecutive year
The comedian will host the 2027 Academy Awards, even after he "died" in a comedic sketch at the end of this year's ceremony.
WNEP Tue, May 12 [totalcount]
Waymo recalls nearly 3,800 robotaxis after software flaw allowed vehicles to drive into floodwater
According to the NHTSA, Waymo's software recognized the hazard enough to slow the vehicle but then allowed it to continue forward into the standing water anyway.
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