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PA’s No. 1 recruit confirms Lasch Bash visit, excited for another look at ‘top-notch’ Penn State football program
The Penn State football team is looking to make a huge impression on several top prospects this weekend at the annual Lasch Bash. One of those prospects who has been a confirmed attendee is the No. 1 prospect in Pennsylvania in the 2026 recruiting class Kevin Brown. As the Nittany Lions look to inch closer to looking up the top prospect in PA.
Rite Aid has closed these 80 stores in Pa. since filing for bankruptcy
It’s no surprise that since Rite Aid started closing hundreds of stores after it filed bankruptcy in October, that many of the locations were in the Keystone State. After all, Pennsylvania is the pharmaceutical company’s home state. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Funding doubled to $10 million for Pa. grants to enhance security for nonprofits
PITTSBURGH — In the years sincethe Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, Pennsylvania has devoted millions of dollars to protecting houses of worship, people and places that could be targets for hate. Now the state is doubling that funding. The new state budget increases the funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant program...
Jake Joins the Sue Henry Show on WILK
PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — If you tuned into The Sue Henry show on WILK Tuesday afternoon, you may have heard a familiar voice - our Jake Sarwar!. Jake joined the legendary Sue Henry as a contestant on her "fake news" game. Sue presents four stories - three of...
Flames damage apartment building in West Pittston
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Fire damaged an apartment building early Tuesday morning in Luzerne County. Firefighters were called to Jenkins Street in West Pittston around 2 a.m. Newswatch 16 crews found heavy smoke and damage to the building. Officials have not said if anyone was hurt in the fire...
Efforts of the Luzerne County Opioid Commission
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There is a serious public health and safety crisis involving opioids across the nation and right here in Luzerne County. That’s why a special commission has been formed with the goal of finding the best uses for opioid litigation proceeds in order to fight the epidemic. One overdose is too […]
Efforts recognized in Robert Baron murder investigation
SCRANTON, Pa. — The Lackawanna County district attorney's office on Wednesday celebrated the "team effort" behind the six-year-long investigation of Old Forge business owner Robert Baron's murder. Two weeks after convicted killer Justin Schuback learned he will spend the rest of his life behind bars for killing the 58-year-old...
Pa. Turnpike is eliminating toll plazas soon. What you need to know
In the not too distant future, drivers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike will be able to pay their tolls without having to slow down or battle traffic at toll plazas. A series of gantries over the highway will take care of that. Beginning Jan. 5, the turnpike’s open road tolling system will go into effect in the eastern part of the state, including the section that passes through the Lehigh Valley. ...
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