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GREGG TWP. — State Rep. Jamie Flick said Tuesday he will withhold his paycheck until the General Assembly passes a budget.

Most people love a fireworks display, but many of our furry friends don’t. The loud bangs and crackling sounds can trigger anxiety symptoms in dogs, like pacing, panting, and excessive drooling.

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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It's a yearly tradition and an early start to the holiday weekend.

The Scrantastic Spectacular Fourth of July celebration kicked off Thursday in downtown Scranton.

28/22's Avery Nape was there all afternoon.

What a day it was. It got off to a shaky start with the wind and rain, but ended up being a beautiful day and a perfect way to kick off the big weekend.

SHENANDOAH, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A community is shocked after a violent shooting overnight in Schuylkill County.

Two people are dead and one is in critical condition after a triple shooting overnight that happened inside a Shenandoah home.

28/22's Gianna Galli is on-scene where the tragedy took place.

According to state police, three people were shot and two died inside this home at 307 West Centre Street.

Multiple juveniles charged after healthcare center robbery

SHAMOKIN, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they have charged multiple juveniles after a health care center was robbed and vandalized.

According to the Shamokin Police Department, on July 3, around 8:00 a.m., officers were called to Community Health Care in the 500 block of West Walnut Street for a burglary report.

Two dead, shooting investigation underway

Once on the scene, officers said there was damage to the front door, multiple items thrown and damaged around the building, walls were spray-painted, and fire extinguishers were set off inside.

(The Hill) – The House passed the GOP-backed "big, beautiful bill" on Thursday. The final vote of 218–214 was largely along party lines, with opposition from only two Republicans.

The Senate had passed the same bill on Tuesday, so the legislation will head directly to President Trump’s desk, where he’s expected to sign it with a ceremonial flourish on Independence Day.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two homicides, torture, kidnapping, arrests, all tied to a Wilkes-Barre house that police describe as a "House of Horrors."

The remains of 38-year-old Nicole Cuevas were found buried in the basement of the Carlisle Street home in February of 2024.

Six people are charged in connection with her torture and murder.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Several roads around the Lackawanna Courthouse Square will be closed for the Scrantastic Spectacular on Thursday evening.

Power returns to Downtown Wilkes-Barre

The following streets will have closures during the event:

North Washington Avenue from Center Street to Mulberry Street

Adams Avenue through Courthouse Square

Linden Street from Wyoming Avenue through Courthouse Square

Biden Street from North Washington Avenue through Jefferson Avenue

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MILTON, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he buried a dead newborn in a backyard.

According to the Milton Borough Police Department, an investigation began on July 1 after it was discovered that a dead infant was buried in a backyard at a residence on Center Street in Milton.

Through further investigation, it was learned that 29-year-old Donan Maradiage-Orellana discovered the deceased infant in the closet of a 14-year-old girl who lived at the residence.

Two dead, shooting investigation underway