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(WHTM) — Incumbent Democrat U.S. Senator Bob Casey's campaign did not waive a legally mandated automatic recount by Wednesday's deadline, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State, however, an automatic recount has officially been triggered.

Last week's race between Casey and Republican Dave McCormick has remained close to the half-percent margin that would trigger an automatic recount.

The recount must begin by September 20 and must be completed by November 26.

(WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been indicted by a federal grand jury after investigators say he was caught selling methamphetamine in Luzerne County.

According to United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam, 37-year-old Michael Verbitsky of Wilkes-Barre allegedly distributed at least 50 grams of methamphetamine in April 2024.

House fire under investigation in Butler Twp.

The maximum penalty under federal law for these offenses is imprisonment for 40 years, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine.

LEWISBURG — The Union-Snyder Agency on Aging Inc. office and all of its senior centers will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, in honor of Thanksgiving Day.

SUNBURY — The Mahanoy and Mahantongo Historical & Preservation Society, Inc. will host a Holiday House Tour in early December.

LEWISBURG — The Lewisburg Borough Office will be closed on Nov. 28 to observe the Thanksgiving holiday.

MIFFLINBURG — Various individuals and organizations were among the 12 awards given out during the annual WellSpan Evangelical Honors the Community event on Tuesday.

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT has announced a public meeting about the Crossroads Partnership Improvement Project impacting roadways throughout the Wilkes-Barre area.

According to PennDOT, the public is invited to view virtual plans on the Route 6309 Kidder Street and Route 2061 Mundy Street Crossroads Improvement Partnership in Plains Township, the City of Wilkes-Barre, and Wilkes-Barre Township.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There was dramatic testimony on Wednesday in the trial of a Hazleton man charged with scamming a 93-year-old woman, who is now 95, out of her house.

Investigators say 35-year-old Jeremy Cieniawa from Hazleton gained the trust of the wheelchair-bound woman and then violated that trust.

Prosecutors called just a dozen witnesses who described Cieniawa as a controlling person, who knew exactly what he was doing and did it for personal financial gain.

BUTLER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A house fire that broke out Wednesday morning is under investigation in Butler Township.

Firefighters were called to Valley View Town Homes on Tuesday for moderate smoke on the second floor of a townhouse.

Firefighters respond to Kingston blaze

Crews discovered that a bedroom closet was on fire. The fire was extinguished and four people have been displaced.

The State Police Fire Marshall was called to determine the cause of the fire and it is underdetermined if the fire is suspicious.

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - President-elect Donald Trump makes a triumphant return to Washington, D.C., Wednesday.

He's scheduled to meet with President Joe Biden at the White House and visit Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

This is another step in the ongoing transition process as President-elect Trump and Republicans plan to take advantage of the shifting power dynamic in the nation's capital.        

The White House is preparing to welcome President-elect Trump.