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(WBRE/WYOU) — A school district in Luzerne County says one of its employees is not to blame for sensitive political commentary on that worker's social media account.

Wyoming Valley West says the account was compromised.

NEPA crowds honors late political activist

The district says there is no threat to students, families, and staff, adding that the matter is being investigated and the social media account is being secured.

(WBRE/WYOU) — The assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk is having an impact in northeastern Pennsylvania. Crowds gathered on Sunday in both Scranton and Wilkes-Barre to honor him and call for change.

People who showed up to both events were able to sign a sympathy card for Kirk's family as well as a petition to end political violence.

Roughly 50 people showed up to Courthouse Square in Downtown Scranton to honor someone they admired.

Kirk, the late political activist, was shot and killed at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

That haul marks the biggest domestic opening ever for an anime film, surpassing "Pokémon: The First Movie," which opened with $31 million in 1999.

Erma Harris, a Cadet Nurse, trained for service in World War II, turned 100 years old on Friday.

The festival celebrates Italian heritage, food, and community.

Masked ICE raids under Trump’s policies have sparked fears that large gatherings could become targets.

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — At least two people are dead and one is in the hospital after a shooting incident that police responded to in Hazleton Saturday evening.

According to a release from the Hazleton City Police Department, officers were dispatched to Hilltop Apartments around 5:15 p.m. for a report of a victim with a gunshot wound.

Officials state that two victims were found with gunshot wounds when officers arrived. One victim was transported to the hospital for their injuries. The victim's condition is unknown at this time.

Gatherers in St. Peters Square held up giant “Happy birthday” banners, in English, Italian and Spanish, balloons and congratulatory signs.

Two-time AP Player of the Year A’ja Wilson leads the way for Las Vegas as the Aces have won 16 straight games — tied for the second-longest streak in WNBA history.

DANVILLE -- Parents and one teacher attended Wednesday's Danville Area school board meeting here to voice their...