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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - In their first statewide debate, Dave Sunday (R) and Eugene DePasquale (D) faced off trying to convince Pennsylvania voters that they should be the state's next Attorney General.

DePasquale focused on his experience leading the state Auditor General's office where he led investigations, while Sunday focused on his experience as a prosecutor in York County.

Issues debated between the two candidates included how to reduce gun violence, stopping the spread of dangerous drugs, and the growing issue of artificial intelligence.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating a shooting where they say a man was shot in the back by another man while meeting to buy a vehicle.

According to the Scranton Police Department, on October 12, officers were called to Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City for a man suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

Two accused of multi-state organized retail theft ring

LAKE TOWNSHIP, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The beauty of the leaves changing is drawing thousands of people to the Poconos with many stopping by local farms for the ultimate fall package.

It’s a breathtaking sunrise at Klim’s Orchard in Lake Township on Tuesday morning.

"People like to take car rides, come out seeing the leaves changing, and we have a gorgeous view from here," said Michael Klim, owner’s son, Klim's Orchard.

The orchard tucked away on Keystone Road has been operating for almost a century.

WILKES-BARRE, TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for two people who they say are part of an organized retail theft ring, hitting stores across multiple states.

According to the Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department, on September 22, the two people pictured below stole an electric scooter and various furniture items from Target.

Wilkes-Barre Township Police

Police seek theft suspect at Pocono Premium Outlets

The theft totaled a loss of $939.98 and officers say the suspects fled in the vehicle pictured.

TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is being accused of stealing a bag at a store in the Pocono Premium Outlets.

According to the Pocono Township Police Department, a theft occurred on October 10, around 12:40 p.m. at the Old Navy store in the Pocono Premium Outlets.

Police say the victim placed her bag on the ground while shopping and a woman, pictured below, picked up the victim's bag.

Pocono Township Police

Two accused of multi-state organized retail theft ring

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been arrested for allegedly firing a gun at two people and other related charges.

According to Butler Township Police Department, on October 11, William Joseph Everett, 55, of Drums, accused two victims of stealing from his home.

Police say Everett then fired a shot into a couch and threatened to burn some of the victim's belongings by using an aerosol can as a blowtorch.

PD: Man fires gun during argument over washing dishes

LEWISBURG — The North Shore Railroad Company & Affiliates (NSHR) will hold passenger excursions for the first time with the newly dedicated LVRR 9052 (Veterans Unit) and LVRR 9050 (Memorial Unit) for the Inaugural Veterans Benefit Voyage.

DANVILLE — The Danville SPCA will host Pawtober, a free adoption event, from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday. There will be free adoptions of cats, kittens and dogs. The event is sponsored by W&L Subaru.

DANVILLE — Patients at Janet Weis Children’s Hospital are ready to dress up as their favorite characters as Halloween approaches.

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