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Additional West Nile mosquitoes found in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus were found in South Scranton and the East Mountain section. Rocco Genovese, the West Nile virus coordinator of Lackawanna County, said he collected positive mosquito samples on July 16 at Robinson Park near Yesu Drive, and at Palm Street and Crown Avenue. Officials say other positive […]
Pottsville Man Arrested on Multiple Charges After Traffic Stop
A routine patrol led to an arrest in the early hours of Saturday, July 20th, 2024, according to the Pottsville Police Department. Around 1:20 AM, Officer Hrebik observed a black F-150 parked in the middle of a street in front of a home known for its association with drug activity.
Second round license sales started 8 AM Monday
LOCK HAVEN – For resident and nonresident hunters, the second round of license sales open up at 8 AM Monday morning for any remaining antlerless licenses throughout the state. While those wishing to hunt in WMU’s 1B, 2G, and 3A only had three days to get their license, a...
Convicted murderer Patrick Russin arraigned on ethnic intimidation, assault charges
DALLAS TWP. — A Back Mountain man who admitted to his role in the shotgun slayings of two men in May 2003, was arraigned Monday on allegations he initiated a struggle with Dallas Township police officers and damaged a garage door in April. Patrick Raymond Russin, 54, of North...
PD: Two ‘serial thieves’ wanted for retail theft at Target
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are searching for two ‘serial thieves’ after a retail theft happened at Target in Wilkes-Barre Township. On July 20 around 1:53 p.m., the suspects pictured below entered Target, and while in the store, the two selected a purse and concealed various merchandise. The suspects walked past […]
Jason Kelce’s wife, Kylie, shares heartbreaking health news while slamming false reports
Kylie Kelce was fired up when she took to TikTok over the weekend and for good reason. And when she was finished speaking her mind, the wife of former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, had plenty of support from followers on the social media platform. “I have kept my mouth...
‘Agnes’ documentary to be screened at River Common on Sept. 12
WILKES-BARRE — “Agnes,” a critically-acclaimed documentary film that chronicles the Agnes Flood of 1972 and its impact on the Wyoming Valley, will be screened on Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Millennium Circle at River Common in Wilkes-Barre. The screening was originally scheduled for June 21, but was...
Pilot living "her dream" dies in crash after skydivers jump from plane
Officials on Sunday released the name of a pilot who died in a skydiving flight after her passengers jumped from the aircraft near the Niagara Falls.Melanie Georger, 26, was the only person on board when the single-engine Cessna crashed Saturday, the Niagara Country Sheriff's Office said in a statement. Georger, of Towanda, New York, was working to become a commercial pilot, her father said Saturday in a statement on Facebook."My beloved daughter, my best friend and one of the two lights of my life passed away suddenly today," Paul Georger wrote. "Melanie was a pilot, on the cusp of realizing...
ACCT Philly will pay families to foster animals to help with overcrowding concerns
Philadelphia, PA – ACCT Philly is addressing overcrowding concerns by paying people to foster animals. The organization’s new “Foster Frenzy” program is creating incentives for families to open their homes to shelter pets since the summer season is peek time for overcrowding. Foster families will receive $100 for caring for either an adult cat, or […]
Man spotted driving recklessly multiple times in Renovo arrested
Renovo, Pa. — A 21-year-old Montandon man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from what police describe as "an ongoing incident" from June 17 to July 4. Nathaniel S. Strouse was driving at a high rate of speed up and down Fifth Street in Renovo on June 17. "He came within inches of intentionally striking a 25-year-old pregnant female on the street, who had to jump out of the way," police wrote in a press release. ...
Shapiro sidesteps questions about if he wants to be Harris' running mate
NEVILLE ISLAND, Pa. (KDKA) — Governor Josh Shapiro once again threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, but he stopped short of answering any questions about joining her ticket if she won the Democratic nomination. Pennsylvania's governor was in Pittsburgh on Monday, joining forces with the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, to talk about big investments coming to Pennsylvania to strengthen manufacturing and reduce pollution. At Monday's event, Shapiro said he and Harris talked on the phone on Sunday to discuss Harris' run for president, and Shapiro said he fully supports her. He added that the call focused on...
A Startling 20% Toll Increase Likely Coming to Four Philly-South Jersey Bridges
In this economy, it’s not surprising anymore, but the cost of yet another local toll could be going up… by quite a bit… and soon!. The Delaware River Port Authority is eyeballing rate increases on their four toll bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey this summer. In fact, we could be about two weeks away from the 20% increase at the tolls.
Crash leads to lane restriction on I-78 westbound in Pa. near the N.J. border (UPDATE)
A crash has led to a lane restriction on Interstate 78 westbound between the New Jersey border and the first exit in Pennsylvania, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. A traffic alert says the crash was at 2:21 p.m. Monday between the New Jersey border and Exit 71 in...
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