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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Lackawanna County defense attorney has officially been disbarred following charges of providing legal services in exchange for sexual acts.

51-year-old Corey Kolcharno pleaded guilty to four felony counts of promoting prostitution in 2023.

13 indicted for car theft ring, linked to homicide

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania announced that Kolcharno was officially disbarred, retroactive to August 2022.

JACKSON TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say explosive materials were discovered inside a home, prompting an investigation and a controlled detonation.

On September 24, troopers were called to a home in Jackson Township for a report of several loud explosion noises.

Teens charged after TikTok challenge kills one, other severely injured

Troopers took three people, who were inside the home, into custody for outstanding warrants. However, they did not say if those arrested have been officially charged with the incident.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s officially fall, and the most scenic seat might just be aboard a train, seeing waves of gold and crimson leaves in the mountains.

Making moves at Steamtown National Historic Site, literally. Considered amongst the world’s largest steam locomotives, the Union Pacific "Big Boy" 4012 will be swapping places with the Reading T1 2124 at the park in Scranton.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 13 people involved with a car theft ring, including vehicles stolen from Scranton, have been indicted and linked to the homicide of a Philadelphia officer, according to the New Jersey Attorney General.

Officials say the theft ring covered multiple states, targeting luxury vehicles and trafficking them to New Jersey to be sold from 2021 to 2024.

Alex Vargas, 27, and Alexi Vargas, 24, of New Jersey, are accused of being the leaders of the operation.

Teens charged after TikTok challenge kills one, other severely injured

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Pennsylvania district attorney's office is charging two teens after a TikTok challenge involving vehicles left one dead and another severely injured.

The Northampton County District Attorney, Stephen G. Baratta, has approved charges in two separate cases involving drivers who participated in a "dangerous" TikTok challenge.

In the first case, a 17-year-old boy is facing involuntary manslaughter after participating in a TikTok challenge in June.

(WBRE/WYOU) — An area of low pressure will move through the region, bringing scattered showers and possibly a few thunderstorms.

There is a marginal threat for a few strong to severe storms, mainly for eastern Pennsylvania. The low-end threats include gusty winds and perhaps a brief, weak tornado. 

In addition, there may be pockets of steadier or heavier rain at times.

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A general 0.50-1.00" of rain can be expected, with locally higher amounts in any given thunderstorm.

LEWISBURG — The Public Library for Union County in Lewisburg partnered with the Buffalo Valley Regional Police this week for story time with children.

DANVILLE — Montour County Sheriff William McKenna and his deputies were on a hunt for extra chairs Wednesday evening as residents piled into the Montour County Administration Center for what is typically a quiet meeting.

DANVILLE -- The crowds keep getting larger.
About 80 people turned out Wednesday night for the Montour County Planning...

BLOOMSBURG -- For the first time since 2021, chickens, ducks and turkeys can be heard welcoming visitors at the...