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Hospitalization In PA 2024 First Human Case Of West Nile
The person who tested positive lives in the Baldwin Borough area and frequently was outdoors prior to their infection, according to the release by the Allegheny County Health Department. The person suffered from a fever, weakness, and was hospitalized, as detailed in the release. No further information about them will...
Thousands of Pa. Prisoners Endure Summer Heat Without Air Conditioning
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — As extreme heat stifles Pennsylvania for a fourth week, thousands of people incarcerated in state prisons have 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 areas where incarcerated people live, work and gather. Five more have only partial coverage, according to the state Department of Corrections. The agency is working...
City team prepares for 90th Dream Game
DUNMORE, Pa. — We caught up with the City team over the weekend, practicing at Dunmore High School. Dunmore head coach Kevin McHale is running this year's group of City all-stars. The team has had a handful of practices and hopes to come out on top, because this year's...
Volleyball Claims Fourth Consecutive AVCA Team Academic Award
Scranton, Pa. — Marywood University volleyball earned the seventh overall AVCA Team Academic Award in program history, officials announced Wednesday. The Pacers have won the award in each of the past four years. A record number of volleyball programs have earned the AVCA Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT....
Men charged in death of West Scranton barber waive prelims
SCRANTON — Two men accused of road rage that led to the March death of a barber from West Scranton waived their preliminary hearings Wednesday. Prosecutors say John Darko, 1330 Fords Pond Road, Glenburn Twp., and Paul Viscomi, 39 Van Sickle St., Scott Twp., were involved in a “road-rage type” incident on Keyser Avenue, which resulted in the death of Brian Nardella on March 27.
Scranton man charged with assault
SCRANTON — When a city man demanded another man empty his pockets early Tuesday,, the man refused. So, Nafee Russell, 24, of 504 N. St. Frances Cabrini Ave., punched the man in the head and chest, knocking him to the ground, according to a criminal complaint. Officers responded to...
GoVols247 Podcast: Vols' SEC Media Day reaction
Looking for discussion on how things went for at SEC Media Days in Dallas, and what storylines emerged from the Vols' annual trip through the Media Days gauntlet?. There's a GoVols247 Podcast for that. GoVols247's Ben McKee (from his new home studio), Patrick Brown (from an undisclosed location in Dallas)...
Woman charged after puppies found in dumpsters
BLAKELY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman was charged after police found puppies in dumpsters at Timber Falls after receiving a report from a neighbor. Catherine Yvette Small, 40, was charged with aggravated cruelty to animals on July 16. Blakely Borough Police received a call regarding a puppy found in a dumpster at Timber Falls. […]
WATCH: Tornado warning issued in Luzerne County
EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning across northeastern Luzerne County. According to the National Weather Service around 5:27 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Sugar Notch near Wilkes-Barre moving East at 40 mph. Officials state they are urging residents to take shelter in […]
Nanticoke Fire Dept. rescues two dogs from a creek
PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Nanticoke City Fire Department rescued a dog and a puppy from Harvey’s Creek. Nanticoke City Fire Department Engine 3 and Rescue 1 were dispatched to North Mill Street in Plymouth Township for a possible dog in the creek. Engine 3 arrived to find a black lab mix female […]
'Shook me right out of bed' | Man struck by lightning while sleeping during Monday night's storm
CARBONDALE, Pa. — It's a sunny, bright day outside the Grohol's home in Carbondale. It's a drastic difference from the storms that rolled through Monday night in Lackawanna County. The only evidence of that storm is left on Michael Grohol's body. "This is where the blood was coming up....
Luzerne County man indicted on firearms offenses
LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A Hazleton man has been indicted on firearms charges. According to the United States Attorney's Office, Renan Tineo, 22, was indicted after possessing a firearm while subject to a domestic violence protective order. Authorities say Tineo possessed a .38 caliber Charter Arms revolver with an...
King's College seeks $1.4 million grant to improve North Main Street
King’s College officials hope to secure a $1.4 million state grant to help fund a downtown streetscape project along North Main Street in Wilkes-Barre. Wilkes-Barre City Council had a special meeting Tuesday and voted 5-0 to approve a resolution authorizing Mayor George Brown’s administration to submit an application for a Multimodal Transportation Fund grant to the Commonwealth Financing Authority on behalf of the college.
Inspiring the next generation of game wardens in Wayne County
WAYNE COUNTY, Pa. — Campers are soaking up the sun at the Rockport Hunting Club in Newfoundland with members of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. They're learning all about what it takes to become a game warden. "Game wardens, it's basically like almost the equivalent of a police officer, but...
Thursday’s Sunsets on SOMA happy hour to feature Room 206
WILKES-BARRE — Sunsets on SOMA happy hour event will return to Midtown Village, 41 S. Main St., from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday featuring live music from local band, Room 206. The event, presented by Geisinger and hosted by the Diamond City Partnership, includes adult beverages available for purchase...
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