February 1, 2025 at 18:14 ESTPA homepage
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced two deer have tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in northeastern Pennsylvania.
Two adult male deers tested positive for the disease in Luzerne County 40 miles from the closed CWD case.
Hazleton YMCA reopens after almost 6 years
One of the deer was from a farm, which will now be under quarantine for the next five years to keep the fatal disease from spreading.
At this time, there is no evidence that CWD can be spread to humans or other species under natural conditions.
February 1, 2025 at 18:03 ESTDaily Item
Kristy Teisher is a social worker and so, by trade, it’s her job to help people. It’s also just part of her nature.
February 1, 2025 at 17:53 ESTWNEP
The remains of 42 people had been pulled from the river by Saturday afternoon, including 38 that had been positively identified, according to emergency officials.
February 1, 2025 at 16:23 ESTWNEP
Soldiers with the 3622nd Sustainment Maintenance Company will be deployed to the Middle East to support US Central Command.
February 1, 2025 at 16:16 ESTPA homepage
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Each year Punxsutawney Phil predicts whether there will be six more weeks of winter or early spring when he emerges from his home in Gobbler's Knob on Groundhog Day.
It's official! Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, meaning a prediction of six more weeks of winter.
WTAJ's Zach Petey and Tristan Klinefelter were live to bring you the prediction from Gobbler's Knob. Watch the player above for the replay.
Highlights from Gobbler's Knob 2025
It is estimated that as many as 40,000 attended this year's event.
February 1, 2025 at 15:37 ESTWNEP
The recall, issued Saturday, impacts all batches of Gerber “Soothe 'N' Chew Teething Sticks” in strawberry apple and banana flavors.
February 1, 2025 at 14:11 ESTWNEP
An initial assessment by the Pentagon indicated that “multiple” operatives were killed. The Pentagon said it assessed that no civilians were harmed in the strikes.
February 1, 2025 at 12:29 ESTPA homepage
OLD LYCOMING TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Lycoming County woman died while traveling from her home Friday in Lycoming County.
According to a release by Lycoming County Coroner Charles Kiessling, 74-year-old Linda Heitsenrether died while traveling from her home in Old Lycoming Township Friday afternoon.
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The release states that Heitsenrether was traveling east on Mill Lane when she suddenly left the roadway and struck a tree with no indication of slowing down.
February 1, 2025 at 11:27 ESTWNEP
The world's largest outdoor show returns to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, keeping traditions and outdoor education alive.
February 1, 2025 at 11:26 ESTPA homepage
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A 54-year-old Pike County man had his preliminary hearing on Wednesday after allegedly helping his son flee the scene of a shooting after he shot and killed 17-year-old Garrett Gearheart.
54-year-old Joseph Quattrochi allegedly helped 25-year-old Andrew Quattrochi flee the scene after he allegedly shot and killed Gearheart during an altercation.
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