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The next generation of doctor marked the beginning of their medical journey.

MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The king of competitive eating brought his appetite to PNC Field Friday night. Competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut stopped by Friday's Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders game, throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before taking on the Railriders pierogi challenge. Chestnut set a new field record in the eating contest at PNC Field, [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It's another year of bass, brass and baritones. The 21st annual Scranton Jazz Festival started tonight in downtown Scranton. They may call it the electric city, but for three days, it's transformed into the city of jazz. "Very happy with the success of the festival over the years, it just gets [...]

Musicians from across the area showcase their talents at opening night.

SUNBURY, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police responded to an incident in Sunbury that temporarily shut down an intersection, according to county officials. The intersection of Race Street and Fourth Street temporarily closed Friday night after officers responded to a shot being fired near Penn Jersey Mini Mart in Sunbury, according to the police. The police say [...]

DYBERRY TWP., WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The 164th Annual Wayne County Fair started near Honesdale, drawing thousands of visitors each year to enjoy the livestock exhibits and delicious food. The fair will continue until Aug. 15. The fairgrounds open at 9:00 a.m. and the midway and rides open at 12:00 p.m. No guns, alcohol, or [...]

A ball python found in an Orangevale, California, toilet appears to have been a lost pet.

Glen Keane, 72, was hiking Mummy Mountain with his family on July 29 when he reached a section of the trail he realized he could not safely cross.

The actor said she suffered a sprained neck and is "in shock" after a car accident in rural France left the vehicle totaled.

The victim was a Schuylkill County resident.