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Thousands of Pa. prisoners endure summer heat without air conditioning
HARRISBURG — As extreme heat stifled Pennsylvania for a fourth week, thousands of people incarcerated in state prisons had little opportunity for relief because more than a third of the facilities lack universal air conditioning. Of the 24 Pennsylvania state prisons, four have limited or no air conditioning in...
Gov. Shapiro signs bill to end ‘frivolous lawsuits’ in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — On Thursday, Governor Shapiro signed a bill to end ‘frivolous lawsuits’ and preserve freedom of speech, according to state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro. Act 72 of 2024, will ensure Pennsylvania joins 30 states that have passed similar laws. Bizzarro’s bill, H.B. 1466, is an anti-SLAPP measure that will curtail Strategic Lawsuits Against […]
Helicopter hits powerline and crashes in Schuylkill County
HEGINS TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A helicopter crash is under investigation. After a pilot spraying crops in Schuylkill County went down Friday afternoon. More than 400 people in Heigns Township were without power because of the helicopter crash. That includes the owner of the farm who saw the whole thing happen. This helicopter circles […]
Fundraiser coming up for Helping Hands Society
PA live (WBRE) — The Helping Hands Society is a non-profit organization for special needs and typical children in Luzerne, Carbon, and Schuylkill counties. The Helping Hands Society welcomes all children and never turns its back on those families that cannot afford the developmental therapies they need. Instead, the organization relies on the generosity of the public to assist in helping our community’s children succeed in life, in and out of the classroom.
Multiple arrests after chase in Scranton
MOOSIC, Pa. — Three people were arrested on Friday afternoon in Lackawanna County. Scranton Police were called for a suspicious person attempting to make a bank transaction at the Community Bank on Davis Street around 2:50 p.m. Bank staff became suspicious after a man struggled to answer self-identification questions.
Annual Spartan Race takes place in Carbon County
PALMERTON, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Summer is a popular time for outdoor races. One race that draws big crowds is the kids’ Spartan Race in Carbon County. It includes obstacle courses that involve different distances. 28/22 News Reporter Paola Giangiacomo has more in this week’s Parenting Playbook. Hundreds of kids from near and far converged on […]
39th Frontier Days Celebration at Benton Rodeo
BENTON, Pa. — It's rodeo season, and the Benton area rodeo is back for its 39th year. Cowboys and cowgirls from all over the country come out to compete for a spot in the American finals rodeo. “Everyone says baseball's America’s sport, but I think rodeo's America’s sport. It’s...
Bloomsburg 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals
The 4-Wheel Jamboree held its first event of the season last weekend at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, featuring monster truck action in qualifying, racing, and freestyle. The trucks that competed on the show were Play’n Hookie, Raminator, Rammunition, Bad News Travels Fast, Blockhead, War Wizard, and Dozer. MonsterTruckinatorTV...
GO Joe 27 “Year of Inflatables” to Kick-Off in Lock Haven
LOCK HAVEN-WNEP’s Joe Snedeker will kick off the 27th year of GO Joe, a charity bike ride for St. Joseph’s Center, in Clinton County. Below is a post from Clinton County Tourism Director Kira Rosamilia with all the important details of how you can be a part of this special event, starting Sunday night during the Summer Concert Series and continuing on Monday morning. See below for details.
Local hospitals impacted by global tech outage
Williamsport, Pa. — Local healthcare systems and hospitals faced disruptions due to the global technology outage today. According to a release from UPMC, emergency services and appointments are proceeding as scheduled and emphasizing that patient care "has not been affected" and their facilities were operational. WellSpan Health also reported sporadic IT disruptions, but maintained that patient services were unaffected, according to PennLive. Earlier this morning, Mount Nittany Medical Center announced...
Area high school students complete weeklong Future Leaders in Education Camp
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. “I felt so terrified, but also so proud of myself, ” said Brinda Federici of Luzerne. First came the fear, when Federici saw the ropes at Camp Kresge and realized they’d take her much higher than her comfort level allowed. The pride came later, after she’d defied her fear of heights and participated in the ropes course with the rest of the teens in her group.
Little League: Back Mountain National defeats Abington for third straight Section 5 title
DALLAS TWP. — Abington answered one power surge by Back Mountain National on Friday evening. It had no solution to the other. National smashed four home runs and pitcher Ben Nulton quelled Abington bats after the first inning in a 7-2 victory in the Section 5 Little League Major Baseball championship game.
Arrest made after alleged burglary at a Pittston tavern
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested a man on a warrant for an alleged burglary at a tavern in Pittston. On Friday, the Pittston City Police Department said they served a felony arrest warrant on Donald James Thomas, 45 of Duryea. Investigators stated In May Thomas burglarized Stephanie’s Tavern on Main Street […]
Who is our Pet of the Week?
Pa live! (WBRE) — It’s the area’s largest selection of quality pet supplies. Visit them in Hazleton or on social media to learn more. This week, Randy, Carol, and Nancy join us from the SPCA of Luzerne County with this week’s adoptable pet!. Check out their...
Riverboat boys hit Susquehanna River for annual tradition
EXETER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A homemade raft is about to set sail down the Susquehanna River again. It’s a yearly summer tradition for a group of friends in NEPA. 28/22 News Kathryn Oleary was in Exeter Township live with Nathan Clark with an interview about their riverboat tradition.
Camp for visually impaired provides opportunity in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Summer camp is the highlight of the summer for many kids. Children who are blind or visually impaired are attending a unique camp in Luzerne County. Two local organizations are teaming up to teach this group of kids the valuable skills they need to grow into independent members of our community. […]
Driver critically injured after colliding with dump truck in Hazleton
HAZLETON, Pa. (WOLF) — A driver was extricated from his vehicle Friday morning in Hazleton after a collision with a dump truck. Hazleton City Police Department responded to an accident at the 700 block of South Church Street/State Route 309 just before 6am . Police on the scene noted...
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