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Candidates face off for democratic nomination
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The 22nd senatorial district's Democratic incumbent Marty Flynn and his challenger Jeffrey Lake faced off Thursday at the University of Scranton. The two went back and forth on issues ranging from the state budget and housing costs to legalizing recreational marijuana. But with energy costs on the rise and data centers [...]
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22nd District State Senate democratic candidates debate
The incumbent and challenger for PA's 22nd District State Senate seat faced off in a debate on Thursday, a little under two weeks before the primary election.
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Tiny parasitic wasp named after David Attenborough is his 100th birthday present
The tiny wasp is the latest creature to be named after the prolific conservationist.
WNEP Thu, May 7 [totalcount]
Penguins beat Bears 4-1, advance to third round of AHL Playoffs
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins beat the Hershey Bears 4-1 in Game 4 of the Second Round to win the series 3-1, and will move on to the Third Round of the AHL playoffs for the first time since 2016. Joona Koppanen netted one just over a minute into the game to give the Penguins [...]
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New service delivers gas to local homes
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new business to the area is delivering gas to customers in the comfort of their own homes. Juice Fuel is a company based out of South Carolina but just started their new franchise here in Northeast Pennsylvania just within the last month. The company is dedicated to making their [...]
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Faint meow in rubble of Mississippi tornado leads to a stunning rescue caught on video
A storm chaser's video shows the moment when he pulled a bedraggled kitten from the wreckage.
WNEP Thu, May 7 [totalcount]
15-year-old, 28-year-old attacked by mother grizzly with cubs in Yellowstone National Park
The hikers were injured May 4 on a trail near Old Faithful, according to the National Park Service.
WNEP Thu, May 7 [totalcount]
33 dead vultures found dumped on Great Smoky Mountains parkway
Park rangers are seeking tips from the public after dozens of dead birds were found dumped along a scenic drive in the popular national park.
WNEP Thu, May 7 [totalcount]
Second person facing charges in 2011 murder
Thomas Hunter and Frederick Balester were arraigned for the killing of Jonathan Balester in 2011.
WNEP Thu, May 7 [totalcount]
28/22 Sports Night talks Game 4 of Bears vs Penguins
(WBRE/WYOU)—  The I-81 Rivalry has the Hershey Bears on the brink of elimination tonight in a win-or-go home for Hershey as the Penguins look to move on. We'll talk that, and also the Flyers in a huge Game 3 back in Philadelphia, while the Sixers fall down 0-2 without Joel Embiid as the NBA playoffs [...]
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