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While Philip Pohle said he's not a medical miracle, doctors say surviving an internal decapitation is rare.

DALLAS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Drivers in Luzerne County's Back Mountain are being forced to re-route starting on Tuesday. Country Club Road in Dallas Township is closed for two weeks for pipe culvert repairs. There is an alternate route in place, but drivers in the area should still expect delays.

(WBRE/WYOU)—  The Penguins send this series back to Philadelphia for another do-or-die game after a 3-2 victory on Monday night to pull the series within one game. The Phillies also made a midseason coaching change after falling to a league-worst 9-19, promoting Don Mattingly to HC. However, this may not fix any of their issues. [...]

The Kentucky Derby will be the 12th of 14 races on Saturday, May 2.

This is the first change to the hot dog and soda deal that Costco introduced more than 40 years ago.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As final exam preparations are underway, students at the University of Scranton were able to take part in a fun stress-reliever. Dozens of dogs took over the campus for some much-needed pet therapy. Now in its 20‑plus‑year run, Canines on Campus hopes to help students ease stress and anxiety. The [...]

The fast-food giant is bringing fruity flavors and "dirty sodas" to its menus May 6.

BRODHEADSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local grocery store is making a big difference in combating hunger. Shoprite of Brodheadsville helped raise more than $54,000 in September for Hunger Action Month to help fight hunger in our region. On Tuesday, the community gathered for the reveal of a special edition Cheerios boxes featuring local ShopRite [...]

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new wellness business is now open in the Poconos with a focus on making self-care simple and accessible. The Pocono Chamber of Commerce helped welcome Wellness City to East Stroudsburg on Tuesday with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. Community members and local leaders stopped by the new [...]

The NCAA is in final steps to expand both the men's and women's basketball tournaments to 76 teams, ESPN reported Tuesday.