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A 4-year-old boy died after being hit by fireworks during a July Fourth celebration in Pulaski County, Kentucky, reports say.

The USMNT was eliminated by Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 game Monday night in Seattle.

ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On one hand, Monday's hearing for Wildcat Ridge, Archbald's largest data center proposal to date, was a letdown. It was the sixth hearing since January, and many thought this would be the final one. On the other hand, it's a sign of hope, and to some, it shows just how [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A piece of Scranton history is now giving local athletes more space to grow. World Cup Scranton cut the ribbon on its renovated facility on Jefferson Avenue. The gym moved into the former Scranton Armory building, giving its athletes about 12,000 square feet of space. Inside, there are two spring [...]

Despite Monday night's loss, soccer fans in Monroe County have been coming out to support Team USA.

The USMNT has not made it to the World Cup quarterfinals since 2002.

SEATTLE (WBRE/WYOU) — Even behind the strength of the 12th Man and the Seattle homefield advantage, the U.S. Men's National Team was unable to continue its World Cup ride. The Outlaws fell short Monday night, losing to Belgium 3-1. The U.S. came into the game with high hopes, and high expectations after the news of [...]

Editor’s note: Beginning with the Class of 2025, Lewisburg Area High School transitioned away from class rank and adopted the Latin Honor System. With this change, any student with an unweighted GPA of 3.9 or higher became eligible to apply for the honor of serving as a graduation speaker. All students who met this criteria were invited to submit applications. Hope Kaszuba and Clara Graham were selected; Graham’s speech will appear in Wednesday’s edition.

SELINSGROVE — Bail modification has been denied for a Shamokin Dam man accused of attempted homicide.

SELINSGROVE — Saturday’s quick-moving thunderstorm caused the cancellation of the Pennsylvania Speedweek show at Selinsgrove Speedway and damage to the track, where officials hope to get back up and running by the end of the week.