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Bucknell student's research could...
A Bucknell psychology student from Charlotte, N.C., fly fishing and Milton led to a restoration plan for a waterway that could soon anchor a revitalized community space.
Daily Item Sun, May 24 [totalcount]
Trump says not to rush as details emerge of a potential Iran deal
The U.S. is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
WNEP Sun, May 24 [totalcount]
Hundreds brave rain to celebrate Saint Ubaldo
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A rainy Saturday did not stop a huge celebration in Lackawanna County. Hundreds still showed up for Saint Ubaldo Day and the annual Race of the Saints. The Race of the Saints is part of an annual festival in Jessup where Italian Americans celebrate their traditions and heritage on Saint [...]
PA homepage Sun, May 24 [totalcount]
Pennsylvania weather: rain, cold slightly eases for Memorial Day
(WBRE/WYOU) — Wet weather will linger at times throughout the rest of the holiday weekend. Showers continue Sunday night with an otherwise mostly cloudy sky. Lows drop into the mid 50s. Memorial Day will be warmer and less wet. However, scattered showers are possible with fog to start off the day. Showers will try to [...]
PA homepage Sun, May 24 [totalcount]
Standoff ends with man facing multiple felony charges
ASHLEY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One man is in jail facing multiple charges after a several-hour long standoff that started late Friday night and went into early Saturday morning. Cordell Banks of Ashley, 39, is accused by police of threatening his girlfriend with a knife, showing a gun, and injuring her by hitting her in [...]
PA homepage Sun, May 24 [totalcount]
National Park Service waives entrance fees for Memorial Day
The fee-free entrance day is one of eight that the National Park Service has planned this year.
WNEP Sun, May 24 [totalcount]
Kyle Busch's family releases statement on what caused the NASCAR driver's death
The two-time NASCAR champion died Thursday, a day after passing out in a Chevrolet simulator. He was 41 years old.
WNEP Sun, May 24 [totalcount]
Saint Ubaldo Day draws crowds to Lackawanna County for the annual Race of the Saints
As part of the Race of the Saints, three teams dress in traditional attire, each representing a saint and run through the streets carrying a 500-pound statue.
WNEP Sat, May 23 [totalcount]
Banana Ball honors late Assistant Fire Chief Edward 'Chip' Chidester
In April of 2025, Chidester passed away after complications from injuries he sustained while fighting a brush fire.
WNEP Sat, May 23 [totalcount]
Tamaqua man laid to rest after decade-long disappearance
Jesse Farber was laid to rest in Tamaqua on Saturday after his body was found in July of 2025, after being missing for more than a decade.
WNEP Sat, May 23 [totalcount]