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Her family said they hoped her death, and how they spoke about her life, would help inspire change in a polarized country.

In 1984, she created “Rainbow Brite,” a character developed to launch a line of children’s entertainment. That character became a successful toy line and tv show.

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It's a sure sign that spring is coming: a sweet treat from Rita's. The Italian ice and frozen custard shop in Kingston is celebrating opening day. The warm temperatures brought out many customers. The owner says the turnout has been great. "Oh, it's been very good. Very good, I think people are anxious to [...]

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— If you drove anywhere this winter, you know what your car looks like. And Friday, with temperatures climbing, so were the wait times at car washes. Sparkle Carwash in Stroudsburg was packed this afternoon with cars stretching down the road as drivers finally said enough to the salt and grime. The [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— This ribbon-cutting marks a first for a program known for providing shelter for families while their children are in the hospital. Officials gathered in Scranton to celebrate the opening of the first Ronald McDonald House family room at the John P. Moses Esquire Pediatric Rehabilitation Center. The family room is geared [...]

SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Chinchilla Hose Company is holding its annual Lenten pizza sale every Friday to raise funds for the fire company. This tradition has served the South Abington Township community for more than 30 years during the weeks leading up to Easter. During Lent, several Christian denominations observe a religious [...]

The suspect is suspected of 75 thefts across Florida, then reselling the stolen cards on eBay, authorities said.

Hegseth said in a video posted on X that Scouting America will require its members to use their “biological sex at birth and not gender identity.”

In this week's 16 To The Rescue we meet a 5-year-old bull terrier who can adapt to any kind of home and family as long as she's the only pet in the home.

LA PLUME TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Middle States Commission on Higher Education has reaffirmed Keystone College's accreditation, finding the institution is now in compliance with all required standards. The decision effectively cancels a "show cause" appearance that the college had been scheduled to attend in mid-March. The commission notified the college in La Plume, [...]