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WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre Fire Department held a screening event for its firefighters and those a part of neighboring departments.

Esophageal Cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer. 80% of patients have died from it.

Firefighters have a 62% higher chance of getting the cancer, according to Lucid Diagnostics, who administered the screening in Wilkes-Barre.

Wilkes-Barre residents come out for E-Recycling, paper shredding event

SCOTT TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A state representative is planning on introducing a bill that will notify communities and law enforcement when a child with autism goes missing.

State Representative Robert Leadbeter released a memo on Monday, announcing his plans to push a purple alert system, which would quickly notify community members and law enforcement when a child with autism or other cognitive disabilities goes missing.

It would send users a photo, description, and last known location of the missing individual statewide.

Susan Jernstedt was one of many who recently set sail for Gaza, hoping to supply civilians there with food and medicine. She was met at sea by Israeli forces.

Jewish leaders in Scranton gather to celebrate Sukkot, honoring hostages and victims, while hoping for peace and unity amidst ongoing conflict.

Avery Devon Neal died Saturday after being hit by a car on the northwest side of Indianapolis.

Swift addressed the rumors Monday when she appeared on "The Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon to promote her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl."

The Scranton School District is just one of many across Pennsylvania missing out on millions of dollars as the state budget stalemate nears 100 days.

Ring is dressing up its Outdoor Cam Pro with a Halloween-themed camera costume for the upcoming spooky holiday.

Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker shares how the event aims to bond young children and law enforcement.

The week started out hitting 80 degrees, but we will likely see temperatures drop below freezing by the end of the week.