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Three children test positive for fentanyl, woman charged
ASHLAND, SCHUYLKILL CO. (WOLF) — A woman is facing charges after three children in Schuylkill County tested positive for fentanyl. On June 22, Pennsylvania State Police responded to a residence along Walnut St. in Ashland for the report of a three-year-old struggling to breathe. The child was given 0.4...
Late summer rains bring relief to NEPA farmers, secure fall harvest
Some local farmers are thankful for the rain NEPA has seen towards the end of the summer after uncertain and dry weather earlier in the summer threatened the growth of several crops like pumpkins, tomatoes and watermelons. “It got dry there in June and July but the rain came just...
Jury awards former Bloomsburg University dean $3.9M verdict in whistleblower termination case
Former Bloomsburg University dean Jeffrey Krug has won a $3.9 million federal jury verdict over claims he faced retaliation and was fired for helping an administrative assistant file a sexual harassment report against the school's president. Krug, former dean of the Zeigler College of Business and a tenured faculty member,...
Super 16 Team #5 Scranton Prep Cavaliers
SCRANTON, Pa. — Super 16 Team #5 The Scranton Prep Cavaliers. There is a sense of urgency for Scranton prep their first game of the season on WNEP2 and WNEP+ against Valley View, their archrival and team number six in the Super 16 countdown. “Yeah, it's definitely a great...
FNR preseason #3 Mount Carmel
Motivation will not be in short supply for Mount Carmel this season speedily on the defensive side of the ball. The Red Tornadoes gave up some big points at the end of last season in the district final and now return 9 starters. Al Bailey, Mount Carmel Senior says, “Defense...
Police: Man assaulted for ‘eating too much dinner’
Towanda, Pa. — An argument over dinner ended in assault and charges for a Towanda woman. Melissa Carr, 44, told police her husband ate “too much dinner” on Aug. 5, resulting in an argument between the two, Officer Anthony Carpenter said. The accuser allegedly threw lasagna at Carr before the assault. Sauce covered the kitchen, Carpenter added. Bleeding scratches on the victim’s shoulders, chest, and back could be seen as...
Update: Missing West Pittston man found
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Update:Wyoming Area Regional Police confirm Kasson has been found. Police were unable to share further details at this time. Police are searching for a missing man in Luzerne County. According to Wyoming Area Regional Police, Paul Kasson left his residence on Aug. 19...
Line-cutting dispute at assistance office escalates to knife threat, police say
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Police in Wilkes-Barre said a woman who cut in line at theLuzerne County Assistance Office threatened to "poke" a man with a knife. On Monday just before 1 p.m., police were called to the Luzerne County County Assistance Officer along South Washington Street for a report of a woman with a knife.
Concrete, asphalt plant concerns raised in Plains Township meeting
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It was standing room only on Monday in Luzerne County as tensions ran high over a proposed zoning plan involving an asphalt and concrete plant in Plains Township. On Monday, the board voted to deny Valley Crest LLC’s request to construct temporary asphalt and concrete batch plants on-site at […]
'Stuffing the Bus' for students in Luzerne County
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The seats inside this bus will soon be filled with students heading to class in the Hanover Area School District, but the focus now is filling these seats with school supplies. "So many of our kids are in need of supplies," explained parent volunteer Michelle...
Ruth’s Place in need of essential items
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An emergency women’s shelter in Luzerne County is gaining attention on social media after it posted a call out for help with donations. Scrolling through social media, users see billions of posts and links getting shared on Facebook a day. For non-profits like Ruth’s Place in Wilkes-Barre, a post can […]
Pa. among states that retained residents the most in 2024
The decline in Pennsylvania’s population has long been a subject of discussion, with more people moving out than in. However, a more recent study is saying that the Keystone State actually retained its population more than others last year. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
RFK Jr. fights to keep ballot spot in Pennsylvania, asserts Democrats want to remove him
Independent Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. arrived in Harrisburg Tuesday to argue in Commonwealth court why he should stay on the Pennsylvania ballot, but he could not arrive on time.
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