QVC, HSN parent company files for bankruptcy
April 17, 2026 at 13:35 EDTWNEP
Smartphones, social media and streaming have flipped the company's foundational business model on its head.
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Pennsylvania audit found non-citizen applied to vote through PennDOT; overall system works, Auditor General says
April 17, 2026 at 13:29 EDTPA homepage
(WHTM) - An audit of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's Motor Voter process found the "system works" and only one non-citizen was able to apply to register to vote, according to the Pennsylvania Auditor General's Office. Auditor General Timothy DeFoor (R) says they assessed the system that allows eligible citizens to register to vote when [...]
Nutella debuts first new flavor in over 60 years
April 17, 2026 at 13:24 EDTWNEP
The new spread blends Nutella’s signature hazelnut base spread with roasted peanuts, marking its first new flavor since 1964.
$10,000 fraud: Man accused of opening fake accounts
April 17, 2026 at 13:23 EDTPA homepage
RICE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he committed a $10,000 bank fraud after he opened accounts in the names of the victims. 37-year-old Richard Reynaldo Reinoso Marte, of Nanticoke, is charged with creating over $10,000 in debt on a fake credit card account opened in the names [...]
'Dancing with the Stars' judge Carrie Ann Inaba details mid-flight 'medical emergency'
April 17, 2026 at 13:21 EDTWNEP
Inaba battles several autoimmune diseases, including Sjögren’s syndrome and lupus.
Police investigate stabbing in Wilkes-Barre
April 17, 2026 at 13:20 EDTWNEP
The stabbing happened at a home along Hillside Street just after midnight on Wednesday, according to police.
Garret Anderson, longtime Angels star, dead at 53
April 17, 2026 at 13:05 EDTWNEP
The Los Angeles Angels announced the passing of Garret Anderson on Friday. He was a 17-year Major League veteran and 3-time All-Star.
Police activity at several federal buildings in Lackawanna County
April 17, 2026 at 12:22 EDTPA homepage
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A post office employee was arrested Friday after Scranton police say he threatened his supervisor. 28/22 News witnessed a man being taken into custody at the Taylor Old Forge post office at the corner of South Main and Hospital Street. The arrest was made just after 11:00 a.m. in the parking [...]
Free America250PA concert tickets are here
April 17, 2026 at 12:14 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tickets for the free statewide concert, America250PA, coming this summer, are now available. Tickets, which are free, for the America250PA Commonwealth concert series are available here on the event website. Two musical acts, Lady A and En Vogue, will perform at Kirby Park for a free concert as part of the America250 Commonwealth Concert Series. The statewide [...]
Fugitive arrested in Florida 1 day after being placed on FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted list
April 17, 2026 at 11:53 EDTWNEP
Roper was placed on the FBI's Most Wanted list a day before her arrest in Florida.
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