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DANVILLE — Pack the Preserve event will support local nonprofits and celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association Inc.

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in August, holding steady at 4% according to preliminary data from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.

ROSS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A chase between a vehicle and troopers is currently under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.

PSP says troopers from Troop P Wilkes-Barre and Shickshinny were engaged in a chase on Thursday in Ross Township. Troopers lost sight of the vehicle around Grassy Pond Road, and the pursuit was terminated.

Man accused of breaking into car held for hit-and-run investigation

The vehicle was later located in the area and seized. Police say there is no threat to the public.

The Hall of Fame announced its 12 finalists for the Class of 2025 Wednesday and opened voting to the public and a panel of judges.

SMITHFIELD TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police arrested two people after a traffic stop revealed 28 bundles of heroin inside a Jeep.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police, on September 15, troopers pulled over a vehicle on Seven Bridge Road in Smithfield Township.

Police say that during the traffic stop, "indicators of criminal activity" were detected, and troopers asked the driver, Richard Gandolfo, 53, of Stroudsburg, if they could search the car.

$25K worth of lottery tickets stolen from machines, dispensers

The fallen officers were transported from the York County Coroner's Office to Lehigh Valley on Friday, Sept. 19.

The York County district attorney identified the three men who were killed in a shootout Wednesday when responding to a domestic violence call.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The city of Wilkes-Barre is holding an event to allow residents to get rid of e-waste and private documents.

The mayor's office announced a drive-through e-recycling and paper shredding event for city residents.

The event will be held on Monday, October 6, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., as well as Thursday, October 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Wilkes-Barre Public Works Facility, according to the mayor's office.

Local borough looking to clean up blight for new business

Darius James faces several charges after police say he shot and injured his stepson in Chestnuthill Township on Thursday.

Joe, Jon, Nikki, and Kerry discuss everything from going tucked or untucked to Chia Pets to daylight saving time in this episode of Mr. Curiosity.