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Police say the victim was lured to the second-floor bedroom by a woman, then two men entered and robbed the home.

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Martin Monahan was sworn in Wednesday as the new chief of the Dunmore Police Department during a ceremony at the borough building in Lackawanna County. Monahan comes to the leadership role following a 27-year career with the Scranton Police Department, where he held the rank of deputy chief. The swearing-in [...]

Township residents have expressed concern over the data center that was suggested for approval with conditions by the township's planning commission on Monday.

The university declined to release a six-page report from the investigation into an alleged gang rape at a fraternity party.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man has pleaded guilty to a theft charge after stealing a U.S. flag from the Luzerne County Courthouse lawn in Wilkes-Barre. According to a release by County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce, John Jackson, 58, was arrested by detectives following a report of the stolen property from the [...]

Drone deliveries will first roll out in Northern California, the company said.

A Colorado couple who both donated kidneys to strangers will hike the Grand Canyon next month to show what's possible for living organ donors.

(WBRE/WYOU) — Three football players from Northeast Pennsylvania are in the running for one of the highest honors in college football as semifinalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy. The William V. Campbell Trophy, often referred to as the Academic Heisman, is an annual award that recognizes the top senior college football player in the [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvanians who receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program (SNAP) are getting an increase in their payments as the food assistance program adjusts for inflation. Starting Thursday, Oct. 1, families who receive SNAP will see an average increase in payments of about $18. Under the updated benefit structure, the minimum benefit amount [...]

Flight data indicated the plane descended from 33,000 feet to 17,000 feet within a minute during the incident Wednesday.