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

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.

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.

Penn State fans will spend the first month of the 2026 football season learning who is who on the Nittany Lions’ roster that features dozens of new players.

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 [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The religious pilgrimage that draws thousands of people to Scranton is in its final days. Many families make it an annual tradition to attend and pray to Saint Ann. The Solemn Novena to Saint Ann is a place where you can find three generations of one family or someone who's [...]

LUZERNE BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing teen in Luzerne Borough. The Luzerne Borough Police department received a report from the teen's stepmother, who reported 13-year-old Kyle Puscavage as missing. He is described as blonde haired, blue eyed, 5 foot 5 inches and 130 pounds. Puscavage [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local man was arrested in Scranton on Thursday after 1.5 pounds of meth was discovered in his residence, Pennsylvania State Police said. Police arrested Thomas Hazelton, 45, after a joint investigation led to the discovery of the illegal substance inside the basement of his residence, as well as 5.4 [...]