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Air Force rescinds 135 promotions after finding scoring error on test
The 135 personnel lost their promotion to sergeant after the error was discovered, the Air Force said.
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New Clarks Summit Police Chief shares vision for department
There's a new police chief in a community in Lackawanna County, and he is looking to keep things running smoothly while navigating a new law enforcement landscape.
WNEP Wed, Jul 8 [totalcount]
A Little Love: Meet Jack
(WBRE/WYOU) — Jack is a typical teenager who loves computers and video games, but there's one thing missing in his life: A forever family. 28/22 News Anchor Candice Kelly introduces us to 15-year-old Jack in this installment of A Little Love. Jack loves things that most typical teenagers do: Their electronics. "He likes all kinds [...]
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Ashland honors fallen Trooper Michael Pahira in final procession
Following a funeral service on Wednesday morning for the fallen trooper, a procession of first responders and loved ones followed Pahira to his final resting place.
WNEP Wed, Jul 8 [totalcount]
Community pays respect to state trooper killed on I-81
Editor's Note: A video has been removed from this article because it inadvertently contained music not cleared for publishing. We apologize for the error. BUTLER TWP., SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It was a sad and solemn day Wednesday in Schuylkill County as the community gathered one final time to honor Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Pahira, [...]
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Katie Couric thought she had a stroke. Doctors ran an MRI and gave her a different — and much rarer — diagnosis.
At the hospital, Couric said she thought it was 2024, believed Biden was president, and introduced herself to nurses each time they entered her room.
WNEP Wed, Jul 8 [totalcount]
Man points rifle at, threatens police, DA says
HONESDALE BOROUGH, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested for allegedly threatening multiple police officers with an AR-15-style rifle while they were attempting to serve a warrant. Alex Kille, 29, of Honesdale Borough, faces multiple charges, including four counts of attempted murder of an officer and four counts of attempted homicide. Four officers were [...]
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Neighbors helping neighbors after weekend storm
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Recovery efforts continue in part of the Poconos after the Fourth of July weekend storm left the area with no power and a lot of debris. The cleanup is far from over, but across the township, one thing is clear: neighbors are not waiting for help; they're helping [...]
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University students express concerns about arts department
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students at a local university are speaking up. They believe the arts department has been overlooked for some time. Now, a new change is coming to the university, hoping to address the issues and open new pathways for its student body. Students within Marywood University's Music, Theater, and Dance Department [...]
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Fallen Pennsylvania trooper Michael Pahira laid to rest
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania says goodbye to a fallen state trooper: Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Trooper Michael Pahira was laid to rest as hundreds of law enforcement officers, family members, and community members joined together to honor his sacrifice. Trooper Pahira was hit and killed along Interstate-81 during a routine big rig [...]
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