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Pennsylvania woman digs up 3.09-carat diamond at Arkansas state park
The state park said it's the second-largest diamond that has been registered at the park so far in 2026.
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New sensory bus to hit the road in the Poconos
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new sensory bus will soon be hitting the road in the Poconos, bringing a calming space directly to children who need extra support. Pocono Services for Families and Children recently revealed its new, mobile sensory room designed with lights, textures, and activities to help children feel safe and [...]
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Tactical wellness training for local police officers
FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local fitness facility gave police officers a good workout on Monday. Construct in Forty Fort hosted officers for a special training session designed to help them on the job. From ju-jitsu to breathing exercises, officers learned new movements to help prevent lower back and knee injuries. The workout [...]
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Federal funding to help local police department for National Police Week
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's National Police Week, and a big boost in funding is coming to a local police department. The Kingston Police Department has secured about $1,140,000 in federal funding. The money will go toward new equipment and technology upgrades. United States Congressman Rob Bresnahan helped secure the funding and says it [...]
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A mother's plea for answers in son's cold case
Schuylkill County investigators say Jesse Farber's case is still open after discovering his remains in 2025.
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Pennsylvania woman finds 3.09-carat diamond at Arkansas state park
A Pennsylvania native recently had a stroke of luck while she visited the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro and found a 3.09-carat diamond.
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Supreme Court temporarily extends women's access to a widely used abortion pill
The ruling leaves access to the abortion pill untouched until May 14, when the justices will consider letting the restrictions take place.
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Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'life support' and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closed
Iran and the United States reached an impasse again Monday over how to end their war while their ceasefire grew increasingly shaky.
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American passengers aboard cruise ship at center of hantavirus outbreak return to the US
Authorities announced the new cases as nations around the world repatriate passengers from a cruise ship hit by an outbreak and quarantine or isolate them.
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Alaska town sees last sunset before it faces 84 straight days of sunlight
A town in the northernmost city in the U.S. will not see another sunset until August as it welcomes the "midnight sun."
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