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US lost a surprising 92,000 jobs in February, unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%
The surprising employment picture in February adds to the economic uncertainty over the conflict with Iran, which has caused oil prices to surge.
WNEP Fri, Mar 6 [totalcount]
Sargassum invasion threatens spring break beaches
Spring breakers may encounter smelly seaweed as a massive sargassum bloom approaches U.S. coasts. Here are the areas at high risk for wash-ups:
WNEP Fri, Mar 6 [totalcount]
Over 300,000 companies to receive refunds for Trump's tariffs, officials say
The U.S. is developing a streamlined system to refund $166 billion in illegal tariffs to companies, requiring minimal input from importers.
WNEP Fri, Mar 6 [totalcount]
Administrative orders issued to DHS, local authorities over planned ICE facility in Schuylkill County
The Pennsylvania DEP issued five administrative orders on Thursday to DHS and local authorities regarding the proposed ICE facility in Tremont Township.
WNEP Fri, Mar 6 [totalcount]
Ohio mother charged with murder after 2 girls found dead inside suitcases
Aliyah Henderson has been charged with two counts of aggravated murder. The victims have been identified as her daughters Amor Wilson, 10, and Mila Chatman, 8.
WNEP Fri, Mar 6 [totalcount]
Monster Jam returns to Wilkes-Barre Township
WILKES-BARRE TWP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Backflips, tricks, and tearing up dirt. All on deck here this weekend at the Mohegan Arena for Monster Jam. The traveling show has been to stops all around the world; multiple trucks from different eras, each one brings something unique for fans. Chelsea VanCleave, driver of the Bailey Circuit [...]
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Police charge 3 more in deadly Scranton shooting
The shooting along the 1300 block of Bryn Mawr Street left 16-year-old Dylan Smith dead back in December.
WNEP Fri, Mar 6 [totalcount]
Alleged dealer arrested, 500 grams of cocaine seized
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Drug detectives say they have arrested an alleged dealer after he was found with 500 grams of cocaine. On March 5, officers arrested Sammy Sanchez Polanco during a search warrant at his home on South Broad Street in West Hazleton. The search warrant was a result of a two-month-long investigation [...]
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Grocery Outlet to close 36 stores
The grocery chain that operates in 16 states said it will close dozens of underperforming stores.
WNEP Fri, Mar 6 [totalcount]
Three charged, Scranton shooting investigation ongoing
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman and two juveniles are facing charges as police continue to investigate a shooting that left a 16-year-old dead. On Thursday, February 26, detectives charged three people as they continued to investigate the death of Dylan Smith that occurred in December 2025. The Scranton Police Department said 24-year-old Mariah Cortes [...]
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