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Just how rare was last week's heat wave
Scranton did not even break any records during last week's heat wave, but others did.
WNEP Thu, Jul 9 [totalcount]
Changes coming to Pennsylvania Turnpike toll prices
(WHTM) - The Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls will be increasing next year. On July 7, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commissioners unanimously approved a 3.5% toll rate increase across the Turnpike System, effective January 3, 2027. An exception was made for one section of the Mon-Fayette Expressway when the2027 toll rate becomes effective in November 2026 when it [...]
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Pennsylvania lawmakers closing in on budget deal
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - There are growing signs that Pennsylvania lawmakers are closing in on a budget deal. State Senators have been called to Harrisburg for the weekend after departing earlier this month for the July 4 holiday. In a memo Wednesday, members were told progress has been made, so a return to session is [...]
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Danville SPCA celebrating annual Pittiefest to help get pitbulls adopted
An animal shelter in Montour County is focusing on finding forever homes for a specific breed during the entire month of July.
WNEP Thu, Jul 9 [totalcount]
More than 2.5 million eye drop bottles recalled due to presence of a foreign substance
Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension eye drops are used to relieve redness, itching or swelling, according to the Mayo Clinic.
WNEP Thu, Jul 9 [totalcount]
Travelers are ready for local blues festival
NESCOPECK, LUZERNE COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — Lined up here since last night, the people here are trying to be the first inside, and their reach is from far and wide. Such as Bill Barry, who has been traveling since 2 pm Wednesday, coming from Toledo. "I stopped in Snowshoe. Fell asleep till about 4. Got up and [...]
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NUTmobile rolls into Wilkes-Barre this weekend
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Planters NUTmobile, along with Mr. Peanut, will make a three-day appearance throughout the Wilkes-Barre area. Officials at Planters say they are celebrating the city's place in American business history while honoring Planters' 120th Anniversary and the nation's 250th Anniversary. The NUTmobile will visit locations connected to Planters' heritage,...
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American fitness influencer dies in apparent drowning in Thailand
Witnesses told local news outlets that Murphy was behaving erratically before running into the lake to escape authorities.
WNEP Thu, Jul 9 [totalcount]
2026 Fair Schedule | Here's a list of fairs throughout northeastern and central Pennsylvania
Check out our 2026 fair schedule and plan some family fun!
WNEP Thu, Jul 9 [totalcount]
Wally Funk, aviation pioneer who went to space, has died at the age of 87
Funk broke down a decades-old barrier when she went to space in 2021 with Jeff Bezos aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket.
WNEP Thu, Jul 9 [totalcount]