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LEWISBURG — The final property at Great Stream Commons in Allenwood is being developed as a data center for $2.7 million.

LEWISBURG — Nearly 100 mail-in ballots in Union County were unable to be counted for the primary election on May 20 due to issues with postage dates.

HARRISBURG — Members of a Pennsylvania Senate committee voted unanimously to advance a bill proposing to criminalize deep fake digital forgery but warned a provision in the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act would negate any state regulations to protect against crime using artificial intelligence.

MIFFLINBURG — Emotion caught in the voice of Mifflinburg Area Intermediate School teacher Mark Alexander as he described how 37 fifth grade students raised $10,000 over the last five months for five nonprofit organizations.

The budget bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on May 22 would impact a number of Pennsylvanians who get their health care through Pennie or Medicaid, according to state officials.

DANVILLE — The Montour County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman recovered from the Susquehanna River on Sunday.

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania lawmakers cast a bipartisan vote Tuesday to advance a proposal within the state House that would further empower the Office of Attorney General to oversee and potentially reject the purchase of hospitals and nursing facilities by private equity groups and other for-profit entities.

SCOTT TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Something big is coming to Lakeland Orchard & Cidery in Scott Township that will give guests a sky-high experience. The family-owned business is investing in a brand-new attraction.

It’s a custom-built gondola-style Ferris wheel that is currently being manufactured overseas in Turkey, and the Robas say it’s all about enhancing the guest experience.

FALLS TOWNSHIP, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local animal welfare organization is growing its reach to help more pets in need.

The NEPA rescue veterinary clinic at Indraloka Animal Sanctuary began providing low-cost services to pet owners about a year ago.

Indraloka's founder says they are planning to help more people in need get quality care for their pets.

Providing care to pets who need it the most is the goal of Indraloka's NEPA Rescue Veterinary Clinic.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Wilkes-Barre is moving forward, so says the Luzerne County District Attorney.

45-year-old Satin King was shot by a Wilkes-Barre Police officer early Monday morning as she used a knife to attack and stab a man sitting inside a vehicle.

The sights and sounds of an officer-involved shooting on North Main Street in Wilkes-Barre early Monday morning.