New York City bans AI use in elementary, middle school classrooms
September 2, 2026 at 12:45 EDTWNEP
The city's Department of Education is set to announce limits Wednesday, ahead of the start of school in the New York City.
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Man accused of burning Verizon work van
September 2, 2026 at 12:45 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police arrested a man who they say burned a Verizon work van. Jason Drevenik was arrested in connection with a burglary of the Verizon Communications facility on Casey Avenue and the burning of a Verizon work van on August 10, the Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department stated. During the investigation, [...]
Symbolic funerals held in Nepal for those feared lost with dozens of Americans still missing
September 2, 2026 at 12:30 EDTWNEP
Five Australians are the latest tourists to be found alive, as hope fades for many of the 3,900 missing in the flooding.
Shots fired in Wilkes-Barre neighborhood
September 2, 2026 at 12:21 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police in Wilkes-Barre are investigating a shots-fired incident that occurred early Wednesday morning. Around 6:00 a.m. on September 2, officers responded to Trethaway Street for reports of shots fired. Police taped off the area and could be seen placing multiple evidence markers near spent shell casings that littered the road. [...]
Deputies arrest parents of nonverbal 5-year-old girl found dead off South Carolina coast
September 2, 2026 at 12:06 EDTWNEP
Saylor Hayes was found dead Monday morning in water near where she was last seen.
PennDOT helps Penn State football fans with travel plans
September 2, 2026 at 11:46 EDTPA homepage
HAPPY VALLEY, CENTRE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT enhances 511PA website to help Penn State football fans with their travel plans to home games. PennDOT encourages fans traveling to Penn State home football games this season to plan their trip using the real-time travel information available on a web page with a map dedicated to traffic [...]
The economy of bedazzling: Why rhinestones are suddenly everywhere
September 2, 2026 at 11:31 EDTWNEP
Amid financial constraints, bedazzling with rhinestones resurges, offering affordable personalization and luxury. The Y2K-inspired trend appeals to Gen Z.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have a new family member: Meet Wendy the dog
September 2, 2026 at 11:13 EDTWNEP
She's an adorable 1-year-old Samoyed who made her public debut in a clothing ad featuring Travis Kelce.
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 35 cast revealed: See the full lineup
September 2, 2026 at 10:50 EDTWNEP
Amber Glenn, Giada De Laurentiis, Taylor Hanson and Julia Stiles are among the 16 celebrities competing for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
Dog abandoned on highway leads to owners charged
September 2, 2026 at 10:19 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two are facing charges after police say a dog was abandoned on a highway. 35-year-old Anthony Tolentino Tiradodo and 31-year-old Katiri Flores-Rodriguez, both from Scranton, are charged after police said a dog was located that was abandoned and neglected. Animal control officers were following up on an animal cruelty case [...]
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