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New report shows shift in who is buying homes right now
Baby boomers now lead in home-buying, boosted by decades of equity, while first-time buyers face record low participation amid rising costs, a new report found.
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ICE partnership denied, then approved in vote reversal
POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Monday, the city of Pottsville voted to partner with Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) despite massive pushback from the community. The crowd cheered when council first voted no, then watched that vote flip minutes later. Their sense of victory quickly turned into defeat. Just moments after Councilman Scott [...]
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Neighbors question data center plan
ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There was a packed room in Archbald on Monday night, and a lot of unanswered questions about a data center that could be coming to Lackawanna County. More than 80 people showed up to a borough hearing on the proposed Green Mountain data center. They have concerns about health, safety, [...]
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Push for 'Purple Alert' continues after missing non-verbal boy found dead
Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with a state representative who is once again pushing for PA to enact a "Purple Alert" for missing children with special needs.
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Prime Video's 'Fourth Wing' series is finally taking flight
Amazon confirmed the long-awaited romantasy adaptation at its upfront presentation Monday, with "Westworld" co-creator Lisa Joy set to direct the pilot.
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Hobbit-themed Airbnb opens in NEPA
PENN FOREST TOWNSHIP, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Hobbit-themed cabin in Carbon County is drawing big attention from fans of The Lord of the Rings. The one-bedroom, one-bath retreat near Jim Thorpe features a rustic stone and log design inspired by a Hobbit Hole. It's complete with cozy interiors and film references throughout the structure. [...]
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Man charged, stolen gun recovered by police
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A stolen gun, a man charged, and a getaway that didn't get very far: Butler Township Police say 21-year-old Gary Mitchell stole a Glock from an apartment in the Beech Mountain Lakes community early Saturday morning, then fled on foot. Officers tracked him down at the front gate, where [...]
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Man facing DUI charges after crashing into police car
(WBRE/WYOU) — A Scranton man is locked up after crashing into a marked police car while the officers inside were transporting a prisoner. Early Saturday morning, Old Forge officers say they were stopped at a red light at Olive and Penn when Pablo Rivera's jeep slammed into them from behind. Rivera refused to say who [...]
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Luzerne County election officials prepare for primary elections
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 2026 is an election year and election officials have been preparing for next week's primaries for the past few months. One area county has experienced issues in the past and is hoping for a smooth election day this time around. Luzerne County election workers have been gearing up for months [...]
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Florida graduates boo commencement speaker over AI remarks
Gloria Caulfield's commencement speech was briefly interrupted by boos when she declared AI "is the next industrial revolution."
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