Scammers impersonating Pa. Supreme Court
May 6, 2026 at 12:23 EDTDaily Item
SUNBURY — Scammers are sending out text messages claiming the recipients are due in Pennsylvania Supreme Court regarding traffic offenses.
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State police prepare for DUI checkpoint enforcement
May 6, 2026 at 12:09 EDTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — State police are preparing for "Operation Nighthawk," a unique DUI checkpoint enforcement being done over two days. The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop R, Dunmore, says they will host approximately 75 state and municipal police officers for Operation Nighthawk. Police stated this is a unique DUI enforcement initiative from Friday, May 8, to Saturday, [...]
What to know about Asian needle ants and their potentially dangerous sting
May 6, 2026 at 11:47 EDTWNEP
Experts say the ants, which are spreading in the Southeast, are hard to spot and can cause painful stings, with some cases leading to life-threatening anaphylaxis.
UFC's Oliveira makes harness racing debut at Pocono Downs
May 6, 2026 at 11:41 EDTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — He's finished chasing world champions inside the octagon. A UFC legend came to NEPA chasing something completely different. Charles "Do Bronxs" Oliveira is a name many UFC fans know and love. The former lightweight champion was recently crowned UFC's "BMF" champion. Now, the submission specialist is chasing a new dream: Exiting the octagon [...]
Ore-Ida unveils new tater tot shapes for the first time in nearly two decades
May 6, 2026 at 11:41 EDTWNEP
The brand said that the two new shapes are "just the beginning," with some more shapes in development and set for roll out next year.
Ted Turner, media giant who founded CNN, dies at 87
May 6, 2026 at 11:35 EDTWNEP
The media mogul was also well known for owning sports franchises in Atlanta, like the Braves and the Hawks. The network he founded reported his death on Wednesday.
Coast Guard seeks owners of sailboat moored near spot where Michigan mother vanished in the Bahamas
May 6, 2026 at 11:00 EDTWNEP
The Coast Guard is now asking for help to find potential witnesses who could help in their investigation.
Ted Turner, founder of CNN, dies
May 6, 2026 at 10:25 EDTPA homepage
Ted Turner, credited with launching CNN in 1980, has died, the network announced Wednesday.
Public health alert issued for mislabeled ravioli that may contain shellfish
May 6, 2026 at 09:58 EDTWNEP
Officials say the products were sold at Costco stores and could still be in consumers’ homes, despite no longer being on shelves.
Wilkes-Barre police officer injured after head-on crash
May 6, 2026 at 09:53 EDTPA homepage
BUCK TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A head-on collision in Luzerne County involving a motorcycle and a car left a Wilkes-Barre police officer seriously injured. 28/22 News confirmed with Chief Boyle of the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department that 30-year-old Justin Langdon was the motorcyclist injured in the head-on collision. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on [...]
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