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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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DEP issues detention center environmental orders
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued orders blocking occupancy of detention centers in Schuylkill and Berks counties until environmental requirements are met. Over concerns on the environmental effect and the effects on local water and sewage infrastructure, the DEP issued five orders to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Schuylkill [...]
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Newswatch 16 Team takes part in 'Read Across America'
Newswatch 16 is celebrating books and literacy with 'Read Across America' throughout our area.
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The northern lights may be visible from 9 US states tonight. Here's where to look up.
Friday night's viewings will be the second visually stunning space phenomenon visible in the U.S. this week.
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Brain-infecting worms, known as 'rat lungworm,' detected west of Texas for the first time
Rat lungworm, a dangerous parasite, has been detected in San Diego County wildlife, marking its first presence in the western United States.
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Lockheed Martin said it is quadrupling munitions production
President Donald Trump said he and representatives from the "largest U.S. defense manufacturing companies" met Friday afternoon.
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15 more Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus stores to close – here's the list
The 15 closures of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus announced Friday are in addition to the nine stores the company said last month that it would close.
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Pennsylvania drivers brace for pothole season as temperatures fluctuate
As we approach the spring season, potholes continue to pop-up around the Commonwealth. PennDOT officials share how drivers can stay safe.
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RFK Jr. responds to criticism about his comments on Dunkin' and Starbucks
Kennedy's criticism on the coffee chain's comes months after his department unveiled a new U.S. dietary guideline, focusing on more protein and less sugar in meals.
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