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The U.S. has surpassed 2025’s record for measles cases, with five months left in 2026. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday it has logged more than 2,300 cases of measles as of Thursday. Major outbreaks in South Carolina, Utah, and Arizona have contributed to the rise. Experts say the actual spread might be greater due to underreporting and declining vaccination rates. For example, experts relying on mathematical modeling and genetic analyses believe a large outbreak on the Utah-Arizona border could be around three to four times bigger than the official count.

The financial picture of American farms is a fragmented story, with different sectors around the country diverging sharply, defying the familiar narrative of a single, sweeping crisis.

MIFFLINBURG — A Millmont man broke into a woman’s home, ransacked it and caused nearly $1,000 in damage to electronics by submerging them in water, according to state police in Milton.

MONTANDON — A third-generation corn and soybean farmer said the escalating cost of fertilizer and fuel is “problematic” to his business, where the price per bushel is set by others out of the region and profit margins are tight.

LEWISBURG — The idea for 11-year-old Madison Paulhamus’ debut children’s book came six years ago during storytime with her father.

LEWISBURG — A New Jersey woman is wanted in Union County for her involvement in scamming a Kelly Township man out of $42,000 in 2024, according to state police in Milton.

LEWISBURG — A Lewisburg man is facing strangulation charges after police say he choked a woman while she was sleeping July 20, according to Buffalo Valley Regional Police Department.

WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) —Residents across several Luzerne County communities are being urged to take extra precautions after a recent increase in vehicle thefts and break-ins. Wyoming Area Regional Police say three vehicles were stolen and several others were broken into or entered illegally in recent days. The incidents were reported in Wyoming, West Wyoming, [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Of the 127 measles cases reported from April until now, six have been in Northumberland County and one out of Snyder County. The Pennsylvania Department of Health is issuing a warning this week after a person from Snyder County tested positive for measles. Health officials say the person may have [...]