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Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules that mandatory life without parole for 2nd degree murder is unconstitutional

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(WHTM) - The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has ruled that the mandatory life without parole sentence for second-degree murder is "cruel punishment" and therefore unconstitutional. The court announced its ruling on Thursday morning in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania vs. Derek Lee, affirming an order from the Common Pleas of Allegheny County entered in 2016. The case [...]

Police vehicle collides with catholic school van

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A police vehicle collided with a catholic school van Thursday morning. Around 8:30 a.m., March 26, a van from the Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center was involved in a crash with a patrol car at the intersection of Barney and Lockhart Streets in Wilkes-Barre. Secretary for Communications with the Diocese [...]

Alleged dealer arrested during drug raid

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested a man who was allegedly wanted for selling illegal drugs throughout the area. On March 24, the Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department said they executed a search warrant at a residence, as an investigation revealed it to be a "nuisance property." The operation resulted in the [...]

Gov Shapiro announces free World Cup Fan Zones in PA

READING, BERKS COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Governor Josh Shapiro is announcing free 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Zones that will be located in Pennsylvania. Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia has been selected as a location for six World Cup matches, including a Round of 16 match. This article will be updated with the location when they [...]

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