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Independent pharmacies across Pennsylvania say they’re still facing financial strain despite Act 77, a bill designed to increase transparency and oversight.

The items were sold at several retailers and online between May 2024 and June 2025, retailing for about $25.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Local student athletes are spreading holiday cheer at an elementary school in Luzerne County. Wilkes University Athletics Department hosted a gift drive at Dr. David W. Kistler Elementary School in Wilkes-Barre. The Wilkes-Barre Penguins also joined in on the fun, giving out presents to kids. Fourteen teams delivered gifts to over [...]

Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones spoke with the founder of Rising Tide Wellness about why this network is especially crucial this winter season.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The 2026 FIFA World Cup may be nearly 200 days away, but northeastern Pennsylvania is looking to get in on the action. Scranton Mayor Paige Cogentti announced at a recent council meeting a plan to take part in the global festivities. 28/22 News reporter Connor Coar explains what could be in store [...]

POLK TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Disturbing details about sex-trafficking in the Poconos. Investigators say they broke up an operation that had been running for more than two years. 28/22 News reporter Heidi Martens breaks down what police say happened. State police uncovered the sex-trafficking operation taking place here in Polk Township. According to investigators, several [...]

Many adults and even children benefit from these different health approaches.

The real estate brokerage predicts daunting housing costs will push millions of Americans, especially millennials and Gen Z, to adapt their lifestyles dramatically.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Scranton Police Department announced the death of a newly certified Police K-9 on Thursday. Police say the K-9, Scout, "had already shown exceptional promise, dedication, and enthusiasm throughout his training," before his passing on Wednesday, Dec. 3, due to an unexpected medical emergency. Police offered their "heartfelt thanks" to [...]

Newswatch 16's Emily Kress shares how a new project is designed to help wildlife experts care for turtles.