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Police say Zackary Caflin was killed in a 200-foot fall off a cliff in the Lost Trails area of Dunmore on Tuesday.

Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with one non-profit in the Poconos that is helping people navigate the loss of benefits.

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Dunmore Borough Police stated in a press release that a death that occurred at the lost trails on Tuesday has been ruled an accident. The body was identified as Zackary Caflin of Bethlehem, PA, based on his clothing, and the incident was ruled an accident. Police say they were called to [...]

Jerry Rinkiewicz faces animal cruelty charges after police say he left his two dogs locked in a pickup truck in 90-degree heat in June, resulting in their deaths.

Trump said Wednesday that keeping the East Wing would have “hurt a very, very expensive, beautiful building” that he said presidents have wanted for years.

Singer Marc Almond, Dave’s musical collaborator of 46 years and Soft Cell bandmate, paid tribute to Dave as a “wonderfully brilliant musical genius."

Judge Jonathan Wilcox is accused of violating the Pennsylvania Constitution and the Rules Governing Standards of Magisterial District Judges.

MAHANOY CITY, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Schuylkill County school district announced it is taking out a loan due to the state budget impasse. Mahanoy Area School District announced on Wednesday that it had not received its expected state funding due to the state budget impasse and would have to take out a short-term loan [...]

Sam O'Hara is suing D.C. for allegedly detaining him during a peaceful protest as he played the Imperial March song for National Guard members.

A borough in Northumberland County is looking to focus on physical activity after receiving a grant specifically for just that.