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Epstein discharge petition poised to hit its mark, forcing House vote to release files

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Lawmakers in both parties fighting to force the Trump administration to release all the federal files on Jeffrey Epstein took a big step closer to their goal this week.

Adelita Grijalva’s victory on Tuesday in a special House election in southern Arizona sends another Democrat to Capitol Hill — and secures the deciding 218th signature on a discharge petition designed to compel the Justice Department to disclose the still-concealed documents related to the late child sex offender.

Hughestown house ready for coming Halloween season

HUGHESTOWN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One house in Luzerne County is a Halloween spectacle. The yard is packed with inflatable decorations, including Jack Skellington and other characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Lanterns hang from the trees, while purple lights line the walkway, greeting visitors along the way.

Halloween Spirit already in Luzerne County

Nearly every corner of the yard is covered with spooky and playful decorations, creating a fun, exciting, and immersive Halloween experience for anyone passing by.

Rail company seeks passenger line to Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Talks of a passenger rail service connecting Wilkes-Barre and Pittston have begun to surface, and now, county officials confirm those talks. Before the project can begin, there are some hurdles that both the county and the rail company must overcome first.

Trains have been an integral part of Northeastern Pennsylvania's identity since the railroad's inception in the early 1800s.

While railway travel is nowhere near as popular as it once was, some local officials and railway operators are hoping to see that change.

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