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Why is my water brown? Crews flushing hydrants to reduce discolored water

(WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania American Water has stated repairs are underway to alleviate discolored water impacting areas across northeastern Pennsylvania on Wednesday.

Pennsylvania American Water stated they are aware of the issue of discolored water in the following areas:

Duryea

Pittston

West Pittston

Exeter

Wyoming

Swoyersville

Moosic

Authorities say this is an aesthetic issue and does not impact water quality.

I-80 westbound back open after tractor-trailer crash

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A section of Interstate 80 westbound was shut down after a crash occurred Wednesday morning.

According to PennDOT, I-80 West was shut down from Exit 256 (Route 93 / Conyngham / Nescopeck) to Exit 242 (Route 339 / Mainville / Mifflinville) due to a tractor-trailer crash that occurred at mile marker 251.5.

Crash closes section of I-81 North

A detour that was put in place has been lifted.

The interstate was opened back up around 11:00 a.m.

For the latest in road conditions, visit 511pa.com.

Attorney General instructs prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione

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(The Hill) — Attorney General Pam Bondi Tuesday instructed prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who stands accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson late last year. 

“Luigi Mangione’s murder of Brian Thompson — an innocent man and father of two young children — was a premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked America,” Bondi said in a statement.  

Crash closes section of I-81 North

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A section of Interstate 81 North was closed after a crash that occurred Wednesday morning.

According to PennDOT, I-81 North was shut down for several hours at Exit 180 (Moosic) due to a tractor-trailer crash.

Multi-county police chase with stolen car ends in arrest

The road reopened around 11:00 a.m.

For the latest in road conditions, visit 511pa.com.

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