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Winning numbers for Wednesday's $434 million Powerball: July 8, 2026 lottery results
Winners would claim a jackpot estimated at $434 million, with a cash value of $194.7 million.
WNEP Thu, Jul 9 [totalcount]
US launches new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at Gulf Arab states
The U.S. airstrikes, now in their second day, came after Iran launched attacks targeting ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz on a route near Oman.
WNEP Wed, Jul 8 [totalcount]
103 years of supporting local firefighters
DALTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It's one of Northeast Pennsylvania's longest-running fire carnivals. It has everything you might expect from a carnival, from Ice cream and potato pancakes to carnival rides and games. The carnival brings out people of all ages from all across the area. Some came for a night out with friends. "It's really [...]
PA homepage Wed, Jul 8 [totalcount]
Student pilot lands plane alone after flight instructor jumps to his death mid-flight
Before jumping, the flight instructor reportedly told his student, "You know what you have to do, carry on."
WNEP Wed, Jul 8 [totalcount]
Lackawanna College expands reach with major change
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A major change for Lackawanna College: the Scranton-based school says its merger with Peirce College is now complete. Lackawanna announced on Wednesday that the merger has final approval from the United States Department of Education. That wraps up a two-year process to bring the two schools together. Peirce College is [...]
PA homepage Wed, Jul 8 [totalcount]
Naked and not afraid: Washington man wakes to flames, runs outside naked to save homes
With no time to get dressed, the Navy veteran's training kicked in, and he immediately ran outside to help stop the flames from spreading.
WNEP Wed, Jul 8 [totalcount]
Berwick man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Berwick man will spend 15 years in federal prison after a child exploitation case. Federal prosecutors say FBI agents found illegal sexual images and videos of children on Vincent Shaffer's phone. Agents searched the 46-year-old's Berwick home before making that discovery. He was sentenced in federal court in Scranton.
PA homepage Wed, Jul 8 [totalcount]
Local officials support DEA's decision to make synthetic kratom illegal
The DEA announced at the beginning of July that synthetic Kratom with compound 7-OH will be a Schedule 1 drug for at least two years.
WNEP Wed, Jul 8 [totalcount]
Firefighters fight blaze at hardware store in Pringle
Crews were called to the hardware shop along Union Street around 5p.m. on Wednesday.
WNEP Wed, Jul 8 [totalcount]
Honesdale man arrested after allegedly pointing rifle at officers
Alex Kille faces charges of attempted criminal homicide and aggravated assault after allegedly pointing a rifle at officers serving a warrant in Wayne County.
WNEP Wed, Jul 8 [totalcount]