FIFA World Cup hotel bookings falling short of expectations in US cities, report finds
May 6, 2026 at 13:29 EDTWNEP
The FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11 and will be spread across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
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Building contract awarded for pickleball courts in McDade Park
May 6, 2026 at 13:24 EDTWNEP
A $200,444 contract was awarded to a Ransom Twp. construction firm to install four pickleball courts. Grant money is picking up the tab.
Sinkhole on Mundy St. repaired, road reopen
May 6, 2026 at 12:48 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The sinkhole located on Spring Street and Mundy Street in Wilkes-Barre has been repaired, allowing the roadway to reopen. City officials stated the cause of the sinkhole was a void underneath the blacktop. The contractor backfilled the void early Wednesday morning, and as of 1100 a.m., Mundy and Spring Streets [...]
The IRS may owe you a refund for COVID-era fines. Here's how you can find out if you qualify
May 6, 2026 at 12:41 EDTWNEP
Millions of taxpayers penalized by the IRS during the coronavirus pandemic for late payments or filings may qualify for refunds or penalty terminations.
Flood wall exercise will restrict...
May 6, 2026 at 12:23 EDTDaily Item
DANVILLE — Motorists are urged to plan an alternate route if they need to drive Route 11 into Danville on Sunday, June 14.
Scammers impersonating Pa. Supreme Court
May 6, 2026 at 12:23 EDTDaily Item
SUNBURY — Scammers are sending out text messages claiming the recipients are due in Pennsylvania Supreme Court regarding traffic offenses.
State police prepare for DUI checkpoint enforcement
May 6, 2026 at 12:09 EDTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — State police are preparing for "Operation Nighthawk," a unique DUI checkpoint enforcement being done over two days. The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop R, Dunmore, says they will host approximately 75 state and municipal police officers for Operation Nighthawk. Police stated this is a unique DUI enforcement initiative from Friday, May 8, to Saturday, [...]
What to know about Asian needle ants and their potentially dangerous sting
May 6, 2026 at 11:47 EDTWNEP
Experts say the ants, which are spreading in the Southeast, are hard to spot and can cause painful stings, with some cases leading to life-threatening anaphylaxis.
UFC's Oliveira makes harness racing debut at Pocono Downs
May 6, 2026 at 11:41 EDTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — He's finished chasing world champions inside the octagon. A UFC legend came to NEPA chasing something completely different. Charles "Do Bronxs" Oliveira is a name many UFC fans know and love. The former lightweight champion was recently crowned UFC's "BMF" champion. Now, the submission specialist is chasing a new dream: Exiting the octagon [...]
Ore-Ida unveils new tater tot shapes for the first time in nearly two decades
May 6, 2026 at 11:41 EDTWNEP
The brand said that the two new shapes are "just the beginning," with some more shapes in development and set for roll out next year.
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