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Family provides update on Perez Hilton weeks after hospitalization
Hilton was hospitalized in early August after an incident livestreamed on TikTok.
DOH confirms almost 700 measles cases in Pennsylvania
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported Monday there are now 693 confirmed measles cases in the Commonwealth, 17 more than Friday's update. Of those 693 cases, 133 are hospitalized. In northeastern and central Pennsylvania, there are 54 confirmed cases, three more than Friday's report: In the state, 99 of the confirmed cases have [...]
Ford recalls 223,000 F-150 trucks due to fuel tank issues
The Ford Motor Company said the fuel tanks were improperly secured and could leak fuel or detach while driving.
Three men convicted in barbershop drug-trafficking ring
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three men were convicted Thursday after a two-week trial for running a drug organization out of a Wilkes-Barre barbershop, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Jerrod Curtis, 42, Paul Chavis, 56, and Reneard Harris, 68, all of Wilkes-Barre, were found guilty before a U.S. District Judge in Scranton [...]
EPA eliminates rule that limits greenhouse gas emissions from power plants
The EPA says this is an action that would remove more than $300 billion in costs for the industry and help “unleash” American energy.
$34,000 for cultural, historical...
HARRISBURG — Three organizations in Northumberland and Union counties received a combined $34,000 in cultural and historical support grants from the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC).
Driver faces charges in fatal...
SHAMOKIN DAM — Charges are pending against the driver in Thursday’s fatal accident that killed a 71-year-old Shamokin Dam woman.
Pennsylvania officials report state's...
A Pennsylvania woman's death is the state's third this year involving the measles virus. Jefferson County Coroner Greg Furlong says on Facebook the 40-year-old woman died Saturday from complications associated with measles. The post did not identify the woman other than as a resident of a rural area some 50 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania’s two previous deaths involving measles were...
Kennedy Center board to propose new options for honoring President Trump
It's the latest development in the case to add the president's name to the exterior of the cultural and arts facility.
Starbucks announces limited-time 'Black Cat' treats for Halloween season
Starbucks unveiled two new Halloween-themed treats ahead of the spooky season.
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Interstate 80 reopens in Luzerne and Columbia Counties
A crash on I-80 in Black Creek Township had shut down the westbound lanes in Luzerne County Thursday morning.
Bloomsburg Fair announces 2026 music line up
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The 171st Bloomsburg Fair is less than 10 days away, and the music line...
When is the first day of fall? Autumnal Equinox is almost here
Fall is almost officially here, with the autumnal equinox marking the change of seasons.
Heating costs could spike this winter as Iran war drives up global energy costs, new forecast says
A nonprofit policy organization's forecast said heating oil could face a sharp spike this winter.
Pennsylvania weather: Muggy with a chance of storms
(WBRE/WYOU) — Warm and muggy weather will rule through Thursday afternoon. A couple of showers are possible...
Weather IQ: Do hurricanes and tropical storms provide any benefit to Earth?
Hurricanes and other tropical cyclones can transfer heat across the globe, restore ecosystems, and help drought-...
Fourth measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania
The Mifflin County Coroner's office and the Pennsylvania Department of Health said a fourth person has died from...
Nonprofit keeps neighbors warm with firewood donations
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As heating costs continue to put pressure on household budgets, keeping a...
Ed Sheeran calls situation in Gaza 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens solo concert
“My heart has been broken by the scale of devastation and loss of civilians’ lives, of children’s lives,” Sheeran...
Persistent heat dome grips the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast while most of the US sees above-average high temps
The Climate Prediction Center has almost the entire lower 48 trending warmer than normal through September 29th.