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The Mega Millions jackpot is now more than half a billion dollars. The lottery game hasn't seen a big winner since March.

Several teams have bid farewell to the World Cup stage after some nail-biting games.

Festivities marking the 250th anniversary of American independence are ramping up. Extreme heat is a concern across much of the country.

(WBRE/WYOU)— In just a short amount of time, Friday's storm left behind downed trees, dark intersections and thousands without power. Traffic and streetlights throughout Wilkes-Barre were knocked out, trees were down from Wilkes-Barre to Avoca, and even hours after the storm, PPL said tens of thousands of customers were left without power. The storm came [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crowds filled Courthouse Square Friday night for the 'Scrantastic Spectacular.' Families came out for food vendors, games, kids' activities, live music, and one of Scranton's biggest fireworks displays of the summer. The night included a performance from Shane Profitt, followed by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic. Then came the fireworks over [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — The death of Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Trooper Michael Pahira is renewing the importance of the Move Over Law. The Pennsylvania law passed in 2020 requires drivers to safely merge into a lane away from stopped emergency vehicles, road crews, or disabled vehicles. First responders say following this law is more important now [...]

WAYNE COUNTY, HONESDALE (WBRE/WYOU) — Honesdale celebrated 250 years of America Friday with vendors, family activities, and entertainment. The historic community event kicked off in downtown Honesdale Central Rark with live music that started at 3:00 p.m. Community members said they were excited to celebrate this once-in-a-generation milestone. "I think it's important not just for [...]

ASHLAND, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The funeral arrangements are now set for Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Trooper Michael Pahira, who was killed in a crash on Interstate 81 Wednesday. The service is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, at North Schuylkill High School auditorium. The graveside service will be private, reserved for family and other service [...]

Sandler, a longtime friend to both the singer and the Chiefs tight end, presided over the couple's July 3 ceremony in New York.

DUPONT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people were displaced Friday after multiple crews were called to a house fire in Dupont. Crews were called to a home on Chestnut Street around 4:30 p.m. for a fire that was primarily on the exterior of the building, according to the fire chief on scene. The fire was [...]