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St. Paul's United Methodist Church is set to come down, five years after it was purchased with hopes of revitalization.

Before export, USDA inspectors verify quality to prevent pests from entering the country. Without inspections, imports stop and prices in the U.S. may increase.

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After three deadly house fires in just five days across Luzerne County, local firefighters are urging residents to review their home's fire safety plans before tragedy strikes. For many families, a house fire is their worst nightmare. Fire officials say recent fatal fires serve as an unfortunate reminder that preparation [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Governor Josh Shapiro signed Pennsylvania Senate Bill 45 into law on July 20. The law targets the broader issue of human trafficking. It also eliminates the third-degree felony charge for people who engage in prostitution who are aware they are HIV positive. Dr. Sean Blinn became a professor at King's [...]

Newswatch 16's Emily Kress shares how UPMC can help treat the compressed nerve without a trip to the operating room.

MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Grief touches everyone at one point or another, but for young kids, it can be especially hard to process. That's why a unique summer camp is helping children navigate the loss of a loved one. 15-year-old Lucas Powell faced something unimaginable as a young kid: losing his father. That's when [...]

An error in the Valley View School District is causing people to get higher bills than they owe.

A Georgia woman is suing Kaiser Permanente Southwood Medical Center for negligence after an alleged lab mix-up led to a cancer misdiagnosis and hysterectomy.

As back-to-school expenses rise, nonprofits like Angels and Dragonflies Children's Charity are preparing to support hundreds of students with essentials.

This particular kitchen playset hasn't been identified, but police say similar replica sets are sold online for about $100.