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Gun Trafficking Group Operated In Pottstown, Boyertown: Prosecutors
The group, which operated out of its alleged members' homes and storage units in Pottstown and Boyertown, "specialized in the acquisition and distribution of illegal firearms," prosecutors said. The investigation began in February, when suspected member James Hiller showed up at Pottstown Hospital with a stab wound, according to authorities....
Arrest made in Wilkes-Barre homicide investigation
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been arrested for his alleged connection to a deadly stabbing in Wilkes-Barre. On Tuesday, the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department stated they arrested Jaime Knights, 63, of Wilkes-Barre, who was wanted in connection to the homicide of 33-year-old Scott Knox. Knights was arrested on July 25 in Bath, […]
ZooAmerica Adventure Tomorrow! (7/31/24)
Join us for Summer Reading Week 4 at Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library! Tomorrow morning (7/31) ZooAmerica will be visiting us from Hershey, PA along with several animal pals that we’ll get to see and learn all about. Just like previous weeks, registration/check-in will start at 9:30 AM and then...
CONNOR WATKINS NAMED TO WALTER PAYTON AWARD WATCH LIST
Villanova University quarterback Connor Watkins (Williamsport, Pa.) is one of 35 players named to the Walter Payton Award Preseason Watch List. The award, in its 38th season, is given to the top player in FCS Football. Watkins led Villanova to the 2023 CAA championship by completing 152-of-269 passes for 2,682...
Scranton teen sentenced for fatal gang-related stabbing
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this article may have been unclear about when the sentencing would take place. SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office says the teen who was convicted of being involved in a fatal stabbing in Scranton was sentenced Tuesday afternoon. The Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office […]
In 2020, ballots found in a Luzerne County dumpster prompted an investigation. A watchdog says the U.S. attorney's statements misled the public
SCRANTON, Pa. — A U.S. Department of Justice watchdog said David Freed, the former U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, misled the public regarding the handful of ballots found in a Luzerne County dumpster weeks before the 2020 general election. The Office of Inspector General, in a...
PA nursing facility employees awarded historic $35.8 million judgement for stolen wages
Pittsburgh, Pa. (WJET/WFXP) — After a five-year legal battle, a federal court in Pittsburgh has awarded one of the largest wage recovery judgments in U.S. history to current and former employees of 15 residential skilled nursing, rehabilitation and assisted living facilities. The United States Department of Labor (DOL) announced Tuesday the court awarded $35.8 million […]
Details into lawsuit filed against Dunmore School District
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A family in Dunmore has filed a lawsuit against the Dunmore School District and several parents claiming that the school failed to protect their disabled son from severe bullying. David and Bridget Humphreys claim their son, who is on the autism spectrum, had his civil rights violated while in a […]
Two new cases of West Nile Virus found in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two new cases of West Nile Virus have been found in Lackawanna County. Two mosquitoes tested positive for the virus in Moosic and Scranton. This is the fifth and sixth case of West Nile found in mosquitoes this year in Lackawanna County. Experts say to protect yourself from insects by wearing […]
PennDOT: Lewisburg Sewer Crews to Block Lane of 192 Soon
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of a lane restriction next week on Route 192 in Lewisburg Borough, Union County, for a utility project. On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, Lewisburg Area Sewer Authority will be raising the manhole cover on Route 192 at the intersection with Maclay Avenue. Motorists can expect single lane conditions with flagging between the hours of 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Motorists should be alert, slow down, watch for lane changes, and drive with caution. Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com.
Update: Heat advisory issued for part of Pennsylvania until Friday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 8:18 a.m. on Thursday valid from noon until Friday 8 p.m. for Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York and Lancaster counties. The weather service says, "Heat index values up to 103 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may...
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