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Scranton animal rescue hosting kitten shower this weekend
SCRANTON, Pa. — An animal rescue in Scranton is hosting its annual kitten shower this weekend. "So kittens are very expensive and come in large numbers," said Katrina Organ, St. Cats and Dogs of Nay Aug Zoo. But these babies are so cute, rescue workers at St. Cats and...
Family focused: Oasis celebrates 5 years of helping families in the opioid crisis
HANOVER TWP., Pa. — What’s being touted as Pennsylvania’s first family recovery center — and maybe even the first of its kind nationally — sits just south of Route 22, along the borders of Bethlehem and Hanover Township. Oasis Community Center — operated by the...
Pre-demolition work begins on Water Street Bridge connecting Pittston and West Pittston
PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Work has begun on the pre-demolition process of the Water Street Bridge. The bridge closed in August 2021 following a failed in-depth inspection due to structural issues. Both bridges between Pittston and West Pittston will be replaced. "Well, I think at the end of...
How do you end up homeless?
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Homelessness in Northeastern Pennsylvania has been in focus in recent days with the clearing out of a homeless encampment in Wilkes-Barre. City officials say it had to be shut down because it posed a safety and health risk to the public and the people who lived in the camp. Homelessness […]
Body found in Luzerne County ruled homicide
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A body found in a wooded area near Hazleton High School has been ruled a homicide investigation. Officials stated as a result of an autopsy the body found in Hazle Township revealed the cause of death to be blunt force trauma and the manner of death is ruled a […]
Contractor allegedly scams man for over $17,000
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Police have charged a contractor after he allegedly scammed a man of over $17,000 after not completing work on his house. According to the Salem Township Police, the victim came into the police station in January of 2024 around 7:00 p.m. to report that he hired a contractor and paid for […]
Casey pushes Scranton-area hospital owner to ensure care remains accessible
WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Sen. Bob Casey on Friday said Community Health Services has “repeatedly forgone efforts to invest in their Pennsylvania facilities and risked the quality and accessibility of care for Pennsylvanians in the pursuit of profit for their shareholders and executives.”. In a letter to Community Health...
Scranton awards $85,000 in grants to support local veterans' services
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY(WOLF) — Through Scranton’s 2024 operating budget, the city was able to award a total of $85,000 in grants for veterans’ services to six organizations on Thursday. The city accepted community center grant applications in March and April. Mayor Paige Cognetti says she enjoys supporting...
Bucknell, Siena to Play Men’s Basketball Game at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza; Contest is Part of Challenging Non-Conference Schedule
LEWISBURG, Pa. – After a 19-year absence, NCAA Division I men's basketball is returning to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area as Bucknell and Siena have agreed to play a neutral-site game at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza on Saturday evening, Nov. 30. The Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau and Geisinger are the presenting sponsors for the game. Tickets will go on sale at a date to be announced.
Lackawanna Blind Association hosts annual summer picnic
SCRANTON, Pa. — The Lackawanna Blind Association hosted their Annual Summer Picnic Thursday afternoon at McDade Park in Scranton. Low vision and visually-impaired individuals and their families were invited to enjoy a delicious outdoor lunch. The weather turned out perfect. Stormtracker 16 Meteorologist Jeremy Lewan was the guest speaker...
The final stretch for Go Joe 27 | Day 5
Joe Snedeker kicks off the final day of Go Joe 27 in his hometown of Carbondale. After leaving Carbondale, Newswatch 16's Morning Meteorologist will bike through Waymart and Cherry Ridge Township before making a midday stop at Lake Wallenpaupack. Then, Joe will pedal through Hamlin, Moscow, Roaring Brook Township and...
Democrats rally in Scranton for Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign
After a union rally Friday in South Scranton, Angela Pigga described Vice President Kamala Harris with one word. “I think she's explosive,” Pigga said. Like a lot of Democrats, the 48-year-old Scranton School District teacher from Dunmore thinks the vice president’s ascension to the top spot on the Democratic presidential ticket has energized party voters.