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Luzerne County animal shelter struggles with rise in neglect and strays
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY(WOLF) — An animal shelter in Luzerne County is sharing disturbing insight saying issues like animal neglect, strays, and breeding are on the rise. With a shelter at full capacity, animals coming in and out, and neglect, Marge Bart, Owner of Blue Chip Animal Refuge in Dallas can’t seem to find an end in sight.
Two teens reported missing in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton police are searching for two 15-year-olds reported missing in the Electric City. According to police, Amy Wilson and Kailee Villaruel have been reported missing since Wednesday, August 14. Wilson was last seen in the area of Monroe Avenue and she is described as 5’3” and 130 lbs. Villaruel was […]
Three arrested after allegedly robbing general store at gunpoint
MINERSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested three suspects while one is still at large for a gunpoint robbery at a general store in Schuylkill County. According to the Minersville Police Department, on Monday around 10:00 p.m., four people entered the Minersville General Store. Police say one pointed a handgun at the clerk […]
Work begins on Route 611 in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — The trucks were lined up Wednesday morning for a moment the Delaware Water Gap community has been anxiously awaiting nearly two years for. Construction on Route 611 is finally underway. "I'm happy; it's got to be fixed. So I'm looking forward to driving my car...
Peruvian gang leader arrested in Endicott, wanted for 23 killings in home country
NEW YORK (AP) — A reputed Peruvian gang leader suspected in nearly two dozen killings in his home country was arrested Wednesday in New York by U.S. immigration authorities. Gianfranco Torres-Navarro, the leader of “Los Killers” who is wanted for 23 killings in Peru, was arrested in Endicott, New York, about 145 miles (233 kilometers) northwest […]
Lackawanna College & Peirce College Announce Intent to Merge, Creating PA’s Largest Private, Nonprofit Open Enrollment Institution
Lackawanna College and Peirce College announced on Aug. 13 that they intend to merge, based on the shared belief that both institutions are better and stronger together and aptly positioned to help more residents of Pennsylvania transform their lives. Pending the required approvals, Peirce will merge into Lackawanna, becoming a singular institution under the Lackawanna College name.
Southwest Region homers 3 times, beats Pa. in Little League World Series opener
Boerne (Texas) Little League hit three home runs and finished with 12 hits as the Southwest Region representatives routed Council Rock Newtown from Pennsylvania 9-0 in the Little League Baseball World Series (LLBWS) opener for both teams. Council Rock Newtown, representing the Mid-Atlantic Region, was held to two hits. It...
Sam’s Club Is Making Major Changes That Will Affect Its PA Members
Sam’s Club members in Pennsylvania need to be on the lookout for some major changes coming to the store in the near future. Across the state of Pennsylvania, there are 24 Sam’s Club locations and people in our area really tend to love it. You can find just...
Pa. Attorney General issues statement about United States v. Google antitrust verdict
Harrisburg, Pa. — On Aug. 5, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google violated Section 2 of the Sherman Antitrust Act. The court determined that Google qualifies as a monopoly and has acted to maintain that position by pushing out competitors using exclusivity contracts. On both PC browsers and smartphones, Google has made deals to secure its spot as the default search engine. The ruling concludes a court case...
Pennsylvania Capitol temporarily evacuated after power outage
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A power outage and reports of a possible smoke smell led to a temporary evacuation at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg on Thursday.The outage happened around 11 a.m. throughout the Capitol Complex, according to the Commonwealth's Department of General Services.After emergency crews responded, the power was restored. No one was hurt.WHP-TV, a CBS affiliate station in Harrisburg, reported that some Capitol employees smelled smoke or gas in a garage below the building.Public access to the building was restored just after 12 p.m., the Department of General Services said.It wasn't a particularly busy day at the Capitol, with the Pennsylvania Legislature's online calendar only showing a hearing of the Independent Regulatory Review Commission scheduled.More information on what caused the power outage was not immediately available.
Nine concerts to attend in Pa. over Labor Day 2024 weekend: Where to buy tickets
Labor Day weekend 2024 is just a little over two weeks away. Music fans looking for a concert to attend in Pa. should consider these:. Brad Paisley at the Allentown Fair. Tickets: Stubhub, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats. James Taylor at TD Pavilion at the Mann in Philadelphia. Tickets: Stubhub, SeatGeek, Vivid...
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