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The 200-year-old publication is predicting a season of contrasts, with early snow and lingering heat.

Scientists say the $1.3 billion mission will help forecasters and first responders stay one step ahead of floods, landslides and other disasters.

PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A lucky Pennsylvania lottery player in Pike County has won over $300,000 from an online game.

Pennsylvania Lottery awarded a prize worth $315,967.52 on the online game Deep $ea Quest.

$1M won off $20 lottery scratch-off ticket in Pa.

Deep $ea Quest is a connect-style game and one of three games contributing to the Cash Quest Jackpot, which starts at $50,000.

PA Lottery online games are played on a computer, tablet, or cellphone.

The National Air Traffic Service said that because of the issue at its control center near London, it was limiting the number of aircraft flying to ensure safety.

The Luzerne County Coroner says there is a death investigation underway along Navy Way Road in Dupont on Tuesday afternoon.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was taken into custody after police say he intentionally set a fire.

According to the media release, police responded to reports of an intentionally set fire on New Street on Saturday, July 26.

Death investigation underway in Luzerne County

The fire was contained to the porch and entrance area of an apartment building and was put out by the Scranton Fire Department.

Police spoke to witnesses and identified 49-year-old Robert Jumper as having poured gasoline on the porch and intentionally set the fire.

Wild Wellness NEPA hosts its first Accessible Outdoor Day at Kirby Park this Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm, offering free activities for all abilities.

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A driver is facing charges after police say they ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle.

On July 28, around 11:30 p.m., officers saw a crash occur at the intersection of North Church Street and West Green Street.

Man wanted, accused of stabbing woman

Officers said a vehicle traveling North on North Church Street ran a red light at the intersection, causing it to hit another vehicle that was turning.

The hearings aim to explore how the actions of the FAA and the Army may have contributed to the nation's deadliest plane crash since 2001.

Robert Jumper faces charges of felony arson and recklessly endangering another person.