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Gas prices continued to rise across the U.S. as the war with Iran continues.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man reported missing in Wilkes-Barre. The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is searching for 39-year-old Kevin Panowicz. Details on when Panowicz was last seen or heard from were not given by police. Anyone with information is asked to contact Wilkes-Barre City Police at 570-208-4200 or message [...]

(WTAJ) -- Two Pennsylvania brothers were convicted of stealing millions from Medicaid through fraud as well as issuing numerous fake visas to immigrants, according to the Department of Justice. Bhaskar and Arun Savani built a complex criminal enterprise called "The Savani Group." Along with long-time employee Ola Radomiak, committed fraud "at every turn," the DOJ [...]

DANVILLE — The new Wawa in Danville plans to hold a grand opening Thursday.

WATSONTOWN — Watsontown Council on Monday approved buying a playset from Playground Boss at a low bid of $16,826.

The 30-hour online fundraiser Raise the Region launches its 14th fund drive on Wednesday evening, opening the door for local nonprofits to raise money for their respective outreach.

The chain says customers with tattoos can get a buy-one-get-one burrito deal during a one-hour promotion at participating restaurants.

A police spokesperson said an unspecified “voluntary act” could have caused the fire Tuesday evening.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The big debate over what age kids should have access to cellphones and social media took centerstage Tuesday night. A new national movement is getting attention in NEPA from educators, lawmakers and parents as 28/22 News reporter Avery Nape explains. Scranton School District and the Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office teamed [...]

Plans for the massive Wildcat Ridge data center faced scrutiny, as residents and council members questioned its economic promises and environmental impacts.