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WRIGHT TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators are charging a mother after she allegedly injured her 4-month-old son at her home in Luzerne County.

According to the Wright Township Police Department, officers were called for a domestic dispute that involved Jazmine Clapper, 20, of Tennessee, who investigators later learned had an ongoing case with the Luzerne County Children & Youth Services.

(NEXSTAR) — Frequently play the Mega Millions? The national lottery jackpot game is about to be overhauled with the promise of bigger prizes, better odds and faster-growing jackpots — if you don't mind paying a higher ticket price.

Mega Millions officials confirmed the pending changes in October, saying they would take effect in April. Now, we know what those changes entail.

(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has launched a new text messaging service that will offer motorists real-time communication during unexpected traffic backlogs.

If you are in a traffic backlog, you can text 47676 and will receive automated, location-specific information about the incident, anticipated clearance times, and roadway updates.

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By texting "info" to 47676, drivers will receive automated, location-specific information about the incident, anticipated clearance times and roadway updates.

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he hit a pedestrian on I-80 with his tractor-trailer, then fled the scene.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, on March 21, troopers were called to Interstate 80 East at mile marker 257.1 in Butler Township for a crash involving a pedestrian.

On the scene, police stated they spoke with a driver who informed them that a tractor-trailer, driven by Aziz Bello, 50, of Allentown, had hit a pedestrian.

Conservatives are calling it the natural next step in Trump’s promise to shut down the Education Department and give more power to states.

Brett and Jessica Gardner said their 14-year-old son died in his sleep on Friday while on vacation, after 'falling ill' along with several other family members.

The consumer confidence index measures Americans’ assessment of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months.

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The free concert series Party on the Patio at the Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino 2025 lineup has been announced.

Tribute concerts will be held at the casino on Thursdays for 20 weeks starting May 1 and ending September 11.

Here is the lineup of tribute bands:

May 1 - 52nd Street Band - Billy Joel Tribute Band

May 8 - Stayin' Alive - Bee Gees Tribute Band

May 15 - Red Neck Castaway Band - Kenny Chesney Tribute Band

May 22 - Super Trans AM - The Super 70's Concert Experience