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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An annual event in our area is coming back, combining the love of yoga and supporting local musicians.

There's silence in the air as instructor Lillian guides a group of yogis from Jaya's Yoga Studio through a class on the Electric City garage roof at the Marketplace at Steamtown in Scranton.

Following each step, everyone who practices yoga has their own reason.

"The ability to get present and ground myself so that when life is a little chaotic and challenging, yoga is always present in my life," says Lisa Rigau.

Many key details, like the centers’ full impact on electricity supply and prices, and the amount of tax revenue the state will forfeit to Amazon, are still unknown.

(WBRE/WYOU) — The Attorney General's Office states a case manager at a children's services center in Luzerne County faces charges for defrauding dozens of patients and their families.

The case involves charges against 30-year-old Khalil Rashid Rivera, a blended case manager with a Children’s Services Center in Luzerne County.

AG Dave Sunday stated Rivera billed medical assistance for services he never provided to dozens of children.

Pa. therapist accued of 'sexploiting' patient

(WBRE/WYOU) — Attorney General Dave Sunday states a former counselor is being investigated for sexploiting a patient.

This case is featured in the Department of Justice’s National Health Care Fraud Takedown initiative, a nationwide law enforcement effort against 324 defendants regarding $14.6 billion in intended loss.

(WBRE/WYOU) — A Weather Alert Day has been issued for Tuesday for northeast and central Pennsylvania.

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A cold front will arrive in the region during the afternoon and evening with showers and thunderstorms.

Some storms may become strong to severe.

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With ample moisture and high dew points, any shower or storm may produce heavy rain or downpours. Storms may also be capable of producing damaging wind gusts.

The front will move from west to east, with any lingering shower or storm tapering off overnight.

MIDDLEBURG — The date of the Walking Free Clubhouse and Families in Recovery’s Kicking Free From Addiction kickball tournament has been changed to July 19.

THARPTOWN — The heart of Tharptown will come alive Aug. 2 during the annual Tharptown Community Day, a celebration of unity, local pride, and family fun, according to organizers.

NORTHUMBERLAND — Cindy Diogo is always doing something and more often than not, it’s her beloved Northumberland as the backdrop.

SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The search is on for a man police say is wanted for attempted homicide after he shot a man in his car outside of a bank.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Timothy Rogers of New Milford. The Susquehanna County Sheriff's Office states Rogers is wanted on the following charges:

Criminal attempted homicide

Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

The charges stem from an incident that occurred around 3:30 a.m. June 20, near the People’s Security Bank and Trust on Main Street in Hallstead.

ALLENTOWN -- An autopsy performed Monday on Katlyn Harp's remains could not immediately determine a cause of death,...