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Stephen A. Smith slams politicians for having ‘audacity’ to ask people to lower political temperature
Stephen A. Smith spoke very harshly against politicians’ requests to tone down the heat of political conversations, saying they are responsible for instigating the current environment. The sports commentator’s heavy criticism comes after former President Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt during a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday. Smith expressed gratitude that Trump was not […]
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...
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 […]
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...
Reading business owner charged in drug trafficking investigation
Gregory Borges, 60, of Reading, has been arrested and charged following a comprehensive drug trafficking investigation spearheaded by the Berks County District Attorney’s Drug Task Force. In May of 2024, the Berks County District Attorney’s Drug Task Force initiated an investigation and identified Gregory Borges as an individual who...
'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....
Woman accused of DUI after found unconscious in car
WEATHERLY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is facing DUI charges after police say she was found unconscious in a car. According to the Weatherly Police Department, on June 3, officers were called for a woman “slumped over the wheel” in a car on Maple Street. Once on the scene, officers said they found a […]
Record-setting Gaffney kept passionate Palmerton fans glued to softball
Pitcher Carly Gaffney graduated from Palmerton Area High School as the softball program’s all-time leader in strikeouts (709) and wins (74) in the circle and hits (141) at the plate. But for all her individual success, Gaffney embraced being a Blue Bomber and representing the Palmerton community. If you...
Bernville Borough closes offices following mayor's assassination attempt comment
BERNVILLE, Pa. - The Borough of Bernville has closed its offices for the week following backlash from comments made by the mayor on social media. The controversy started when Bernville Mayor Shawn Raup-Konsavage made a comment on his personal Facebook page following the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. The post simply said: "Try Harder."
Homeless have equal rights, Allentown Council says in passing resolution
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Allentown City Council on Wednesday showed its support for homeless people's rights, three weeks after advocates publicly shamed members for shooting down a more-robust measure. Six of seven council members voted to approve a resolution that says the city will commit “to the equitable use of...
1 injured in shooting in Allentown's 8th Ward
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Police responded to a reported shooting in Allentown late Wednesday night. It happened near North Refwal and Tilghman Streets in the Eight Ward. That's in the same area an 11-year-old boy was shot in the head last month. A 69 news freelance photographer on the scene says...
'No Integrity or Humanity': Donald Trump Slammed for Profiting Off Assassination Attempt by Selling $299 Sneakers
Donald Trump is profiting off his assassination attempt — and people aren't happy.The former president is selling a $299 pair of sneakers that highlights the moment he was shot at by Thomas Matthew Crooks during a Trump rally in Butler, Penn., on Saturday, July 13.The white high-top shoe features a photo of Trump taken moments after the assassination attempt, with his fist held in the air as an act of defiance. The words "FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT" can be seen displayed in blue underneath the cut-out picture of the ex-prez.Near the ankle part of the kicks is a pattern of a...
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