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US immigration authorities arrest Spanish-language news reporter in Tennessee
Agents arrested Nashville Noticias reporter Estefany Rodriguez Florez during a traffic stop Wednesday, according to court documents.
WNEP Sat, Mar 7 [totalcount]
Mother killed by dogs while protecting 5-year-old son
Officials say multiple dogs bit Emily Panuco, 26, as she was intervening to protect her 5-year-old son from the animals.
WNEP Fri, Mar 6 [totalcount]
Detour moved after resident complaints
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A bridge replacement in Lackawanna County has turned a residential road into a hotspot for traffic and a safety concern for the people living there. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Friday that starting Monday, the intersection of Marvine and Wells streets will be closed in Scranton after people [...]
PA homepage Fri, Mar 6 [totalcount]
Explosions rock Iran's capital, and more attacks target Israel as US warns bombing will intensify
The Israel military announced new strikes on Tehran early Saturday, while saying it was also moving to intercept a salvo of Iranian missiles.
WNEP Fri, Mar 6 [totalcount]
4 killed as storms rip through Michigan, tearing off roofs and downing trees
Powerful storms formed Friday in Michigan and all the way to North Texas. Videos showed apparent tornadoes.
WNEP Fri, Mar 6 [totalcount]
Endo the record-holding, eyeless horse, dies at 26
Endo, the horse without eyes, had more than 700,000 followers on social media and is a three-time Guinness World Record holder.
WNEP Fri, Mar 6 [totalcount]
'Keep on Punching': Luzerne County defense attorney Al Flora remembered
Al Flora was a longtime public defender who was involved in some of the biggest cases in our area. Friends say he always kept on fighting for his clients.
WNEP Fri, Mar 6 [totalcount]
Wilkes-Barre St. Patrick's parade Grand Marshal announced
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Grand Marshal for Wilkes-Barre's Saint Patrick's Day parade was announced Friday. Retired Fire Chief William Murtha, a dual citizen of the U.S. and Ireland, was announced at the Grand Marshal to lead the parade. "It's very wonderful to lead the parade, I'm very proud of my Irish heritage obviously..." [...]
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7-year-old boy shot, transported to hospital, officials say
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 7-year-old boy was transported to the hospital after receiving a non-life-threatening gunshot wound Friday night, officials say. According to Kingston Police Chief Richard Kotchik, the boy was transported to Geisinger Hospital just before 9:00 p.m. Friday on Center Avenue in Kingston. Police say the incident appears to be accidental [...]
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Dress for Success host International Women's Day lunch
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dress for Success Luzerne County hosted its International Women's Day luncheon Friday. The event celebrates women in our community. Dress for Success is very instrumental in helping women get ready to rejoin the work force with clothing and various programs, Friday's event was a fundraiser for the group. "[It's] great [...]
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