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Spotted lanternflies are considered an invasive species.

From a popular ED drug's glaucoma risk to a mushroom foraging warning and a patient portal tip, here are today's health headlines.

State officials are now reviewing safety policies and best practices after a state trooper was hit and killed during a routine motor vehicle inspection last month.

From pediatric healthcare in Tennessee to helping improve children's literacy with a book giveaway program, Parton's philanthropy had a lasting effect.

The Commonwealth has seen its most measles cases since 1992 this year.

THROOP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Throop woman allowed two dogs to be mauled to death by other dogs earlier this year, according to police. Amanda Lynfatt, 39, of Throop, was charged with animal cruelty following the death of two dogs in January and February 2026, according to the criminal affidavit. Police said they were [...]

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man on an unregistered motorized scooter was arrested after a Sunday chase through Dunmore, police said. Thomas Jennings, 29, of Scranton, was arrested and faces several charges, including fleeing an officer and carrying a gun without a license. Police said they saw Jennings without proper eye protection on the [...]

One fair in Monroe County is making sure all families can enjoy the summer tradition.

The country music star died on Tuesday at the age of 80. Here's how fans can pay tribute to her.

The test measures p-tau217, a biomarker linked to Alzheimer’s, and can return positive, intermediate or negative results to aid clinical evaluation.