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DNC unveils billboards in Pennsylvania claiming Trump threatens IVF access
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) unveiled billboards Friday in Pennsylvania claiming that former President Trump threatens access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), ahead of his rally in the Keystone State. In a statement exclusively sent to The Hill, the DNC argued Trump has lied about his position on IVF and wants to ban the procedure.…
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announce $17M for projects along Delaware River Watershed
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Federal funding from the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund will go toward removing dams to help fish move freely, reducing stormwater pollution and restoring habitat for horseshoe crabs, among other initiatives.
Detective Gilmartin suing parents of man accused of shooting him
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Scranton police detective, who was seriously wounded in a January 11 shooting, has filed a lawsuit against the parents of Aiden Deininger for not securing their firearm. Gilmartin is seeking $100,000 dollars in damages from Alex and Crystal Eastman on charges of negligence and negligent entrustment. The lawsuit alleges Deininger, […]
Football Recap: Crestwood Takes Loss Despite Strong Efforts from Jake Jeckell and Gio Barna
Crestwood lost against Valley View back in August of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Crestwood Comets lost to the Valley View Cougars on the road by a 28-13 margin. While losing is never fun, the Comets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 279th, while the Cougars are ranked 138th).
Men's Basketball Welcomes Four Newcomers to 2024-25 Roster
The University of Scranton men's basketball team led by head coach Carl Danzig and assistant coach Jeff Frank will welcome four newcomers to the program for the 2024-25 campaign as announced by the program this week. Ky Brown, a 6-0 guard from Harlem, N.Y., joins the Royals from Iona Prep...
Milton State Trooper Earns PA State Police Purple Heart
HARRISBURG — A Milton state trooper shot in the leg while chasing down an armed suspect in Watsontown last year was awarded the Pennsylvania State Police Purple Heart during an awards ceremony Thursday in Manheim. Tpr. Logan C. Spiece, a Benton native who worked as an adult probation officer...
Troy football topples Dover in out of state clash, Canton outlasts South Williamsport
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Troy and Canton football each improved to (2-0) on the season. (Photo Courtesy: Mid-Atlantic Pigskin Classic Facebook) Troy and Canton football each delivered impressive road wins, on Saturday. The Warriors defeated South Williamsport 17-8, in a rare 10 a.m. matchup. Canton’s Ben Fitch connected with Zach Colton, for the games 1st score […]
Schuylkill County Detectives Seek Tamaqua Man
Schuylkill County Detectives are asking the public to help locate man last known to reside in Tamaqua. Isaih Antonio Blankson, age 22, currently has an active bench warrant after he failed to appear at the Schuylkill County Courthouse on February 27, 2024 for Jury Selection for a trial of his.
StroudFest brings thousands to downtown Stroudsburg
STROUDSBURG, Pa. — The largest street festival in the Poconos kicked off on Saturday. Thousands packed downtown Stroudsburg for the annual StroudFest. This is the 18th year the Sherman Theater is hosting the event. Plenty of live music and more than 170 vendors for folks to check out. The...
Man charged for stabbing in Sunbury
Sunbury, Pa. — A woman's son allegedly stabbed her boyfriend after the couple had been arguing at a business Sunbury. Marquis McDowell, 28, admitted he pierced his mother's boyfriend with a box cutter shortly before 7 p.m. on Aug. 28, according to the affidavit. McDowell's mother and her boyfriend had been arguing all day at their residence on Market Street and after the woman threatened to call police, her boyfriend told her if she did, one of them would be "leaving in a body bag." ...
Knoebels Announces September and October Events
Though Labor Day will mark the end of daily operation at Knoebels, there’s plenty of fun in store at Knoebels in September and October. Knoebels has announced its fall events, including September Weekends, Doggie Dive, Knoebel Lumber 5K, and Hallo-Fun. Knoebels is open weekends in September with ride passes...
PA Mom Locks Children Out Of House While Passed Out High: Police
On Saturday, Aug 25, at approximately 3 a.m., officers with the Hazleton City Police Department were dispatched to West Elm Street and Poplar Street for a report of a child locked out of their home. Upon arrival, police located the caller and the child. The child reported sleeping in the...
Fired Pa. university dean awarded nearly $4M in retaliation suit seeks additional $500K
A former Bloomsburg University dean awarded nearly $4 million by a jury is seeking almost $500,000 more. Jeffrey Krug in a motion filed Friday in U.S. Middle District Court, claims he should receive an additional $290,458 to compensate him for the negative tax consequences of a lump sum award for back pay and front pay.
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