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What to know about Asian needle ants and their potentially dangerous sting
Experts say the ants, which are spreading in the Southeast, are hard to spot and can cause painful stings, with some cases leading to life-threatening anaphylaxis.
WNEP Wed, May 6 [totalcount]
UFC's Oliveira makes harness racing debut at Pocono Downs
(WBRE/WYOU) — He's finished chasing world champions inside the octagon. A UFC legend came to NEPA chasing something completely different. Charles "Do Bronxs" Oliveira is a name many UFC fans know and love. The former lightweight champion was recently crowned UFC's "BMF" champion. Now, the submission specialist is chasing a new dream: Exiting the octagon [...]
PA homepage Wed, May 6 [totalcount]
Ore-Ida unveils new tater tot shapes for the first time in nearly two decades
The brand said that the two new shapes are "just the beginning," with some more shapes in development and set for roll out next year.
WNEP Wed, May 6 [totalcount]
Ted Turner, media giant who founded CNN, dies at 87
The media mogul was also well known for owning sports franchises in Atlanta, like the Braves and the Hawks. The network he founded reported his death on Wednesday.
WNEP Wed, May 6 [totalcount]
Coast Guard seeks owners of sailboat moored near spot where Michigan mother vanished in the Bahamas
The Coast Guard is now asking for help to find potential witnesses who could help in their investigation.
WNEP Wed, May 6 [totalcount]
Ted Turner, founder of CNN, dies
Ted Turner, credited with launching CNN in 1980, has died, the network announced Wednesday.
PA homepage Wed, May 6 [totalcount]
Public health alert issued for mislabeled ravioli that may contain shellfish
Officials say the products were sold at Costco stores and could still be in consumers’ homes, despite no longer being on shelves.
WNEP Wed, May 6 [totalcount]
Wilkes-Barre police officer injured after head-on crash
BUCK TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A head-on collision in Luzerne County involving a motorcycle and a car left a Wilkes-Barre police officer seriously injured. 28/22 News confirmed with Chief Boyle of the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department that 30-year-old Justin Langdon was the motorcyclist injured in the head-on collision. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on [...]
PA homepage Wed, May 6 [totalcount]
Three young boys form unbreakable bond and get life-saving heart transplants days apart
Three young boys formed an enduring friendship during their year-long hospital stay awaiting heart transplants. Then they received them within days of each other.
WNEP Wed, May 6 [totalcount]
Weller Field Park improvements...
SHAMOKIN DAM — Improvements to the softball field in Shamokin Dam’s Weller Field Park are underway.
Daily Item Wed, May 6 [totalcount]