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U.S. Secretary of Ag signs disaster declaration for Pa. farmers during NEPA visit
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins signed an emergency declaration for Pennsylvania farmers Tuesday. The declaration will help farmers who lost crops…
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New community garden springs up in Kingston
A new nonprofit has transformed an empty lot in Luzerne County into a community garden.
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Story of WWII love, postwar loss told in new book about Nanticoke family's treasured letters
Today on Up to Date, a story about war, love and loss; sunscreen updates and funding for transportation alternative projects.
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Lackawanna County restaurants offer Dementia Friendly Dining
Age Friendly Lackawanna’s Dementia Friendly Dining initiative includes three area restaurants: A Little Pizza Heaven in Scranton, Taylor Deli and Pasquale’s in…
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Williamsport voters approve Home Rule study - what comes next?
Williamsport voters on Tuesday approved a ballot question to form a commission to study the city’s form of government.
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Primary Election results for Pa. state house, senate
Sen. Lisa Baker easily defeated challenger Tyler Meyers to win the 20th Senate District Republican nomination and Sen. Marty Flynn did the same to Jeffrey Lake…
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What to expect on Primary Election Day in NEPA
Polls are open until 8 p.m. for the primary election in Pennsylvania. In Northeast Pa., voters can expect an unusual election with challenges to three…
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June bike tour aims to showcase Northeast Pa.
For two days next month, cyclists will ride 85 miles from Ararat to Berwick along the region’s long-distance trails. The NEPA Ecotour is coming up on June 6…
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Fine Arts Fiesta open in Wilkes-Barre for 70th year
Wilkes-Barre’s Fine Arts Fiesta kicked off yesterday for the 70th year. Dance groups, musicians, actors and more will play on the outdoor stage while vendors…
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Immigration in NEPA
Today, hear more of WVIA's three-day series on the conflicting, regional views of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. And The Institute releases…
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Pennsylvania supports mothers with 5-year maternal health plan
The Shapiro Administration launched the ‘Healthy Moms, Vibrant Futures’ maternal health strategic action plan in March. Its goal is to reduce maternal…
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National immigration clash plays out in divided Northeast and Central Pa.
Federal agents have arrested hundreds in Northeast and Central Pa. as critics question the wisdom and purpose of detaining so many non-criminal immigrants.
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Scranton family donates AED machines to youth leagues, will lead heart walk
This weekend’s American Heart Association Heart Walk was led by 3-year-old Tate Engles. His family has purchased Automated External Defibrillator machines for…
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Misericordia joins schools partnering with Pa. State Police
Pennsylvania needs state troopers. Area colleges want to help fill that need. Misericordia University is the latest to join a growing program.
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How to celebrate Northeast Pa. for 570Day
Today is 570Day in Northeast Pennsylvania. The celebration of the region honors its most prominent area code, 570.
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NEPA hospital leaders reflect on three months under Tenor ownership
Tenor Health Foundation purchased the financially struggling, Community Health Systems-owned Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Regional Hospital in Scranton and…
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Bill named for Scranton detective passes Pa. Senate
Senate Bill 1284, which now heads to the House, is named for Kyle Gilmartin, the Scranton Police Department detective who survived being shot twice in the head…
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State senate bill would increase penalties for people who attempt to murder law enforcement officers
State Senator Lisa Baker, from Luzerne County, has introduced a bill that would increase penalties for people who attempt to murder law enforcement officers…
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NEPA residents, officials experience royal visit
Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Thursday wrapped up a four-day state visit to the U.S. to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence…
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Union Pacific 'Big Boy' locomotive to make Scranton stop
The world's largest operating steam locomotive will visit one of the shrines of U.S. railroad history on its Semiquincentennial tour through the Keystone State.
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Master Gardeners say plan your vegetable garden now
In about a month, the weather will be warm enough to grow plants like cucumbers, tomatoes and more. Penn State Master Gardeners in Luzerne County say now is a…
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PennDOT: avoid I-81 this week in Lackawanna, Luzerne counties
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials are "strongly advising" Northeast Pennsylvania commuters to avoid Interstate 81 this week due to multiple…
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Improvements planned for Little League complex in South Williamsport
When baseball fans from around the globe travel to South Williamsport this summer and next, they will be met with improvements to the Little League…
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Scranton Mayor presents positive outlook in 2026 State of the City address
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti’s State of the City address focused on a positive future for the Electric City, which turned 160 on Thursday.
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'Pocono Pony' launches multi-million dollar expansion
MCTA, popularly known as the "Pocono Pony," recently broke ground on its new $32 million Wayne P. Mazur Sr. Bus Depot. Named for one of the agency's founding…
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Biological aunt charged in death of Wilkes-Barre teen
Police on Tuesday charged La'Niyah Clark’s biological aunt with kidnapping, abusing and fatally asphyxiating the Wilkes-Barre teen earlier this year.
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Commonwealth Court finds Pa.'s Medicaid abortion ban unconstitutional
Pennsylvania’s decades-old ban on using Medicaid to cover an abortion is on the edge of unraveling. A statewide court ruled Monday that the ban is…
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Rural Health leaders wary of shortfalls despite Rural Health Transformation funds
Pennsylvania received $193 million this year from the Rural Health Transformation Program. But the state’s rural health leaders worry that the money isn’t…
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Williamsport Catholic school will switch to four-day school week
Starting this fall, students at a Catholic secondary school in Lycoming County won’t be in class on Fridays. The school’s future four-day schedule — growing in…
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As autism rates soar, NEPA schools, communities respond with new programs
April is Autism Acceptance Month. This month’s episode of Keystone Edition focuses on the ways the community supports and uplifts those with autism.
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Pa. state House passes two measures on data center regulation
The Pennsylvania state House has approved two bills to regulate data center development. And the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will continue operations with a new…
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Diocese of Scranton bishop 'saddened' over Trump's comments about pope
The bishop of the Diocese of Scranton is "saddened" by critical comments President Donald Trump made about Pope Leo XIV and "dismayed" by the AI-generated…
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After Artemis II, NEPA enthusiasts hope for more interest in astronomy
Artemis II brought four astronauts the farthest into space humans have ever been. Astronomy enthusiasts here on Earth are hoping NASA’s latest mission will…
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Lehigh debates joining juvenile detention center that could include Lackawanna, other counties
A possible multi-county agreement regarding youth juvenile detention received mixed reactions in Lehigh County Wednesday night. Lackawanna County signed onto…
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Hundreds of pigeons rescued from Wilkes-Barre home
Officials with a Monroe County-based animal rehab center are looking to re-house hundreds of pigeons rescued from a Wilkes-Barre home this week.
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NEPA's Endless Mountains region one step closer to national recognition
The Endless Mountains is one step closer to national recognition. U.S. Senators Dave McCormick and John Fetterman and Congressman Dan Meuser introduced acts in…
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Officials, DA push for bans on kratom sales and possession in Scranton
The Scranton City Council plans to ban the sale and possession of kratom, a substance that officials portrayed Monday as increasingly addictive and potentially…
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Diocese of Scranton welcomes more than 300 new Catholics over Easter weekend
The total number of people joining the church in the 11-county Diocese of Scranton this year is 312, up from 207 in 2025.
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Lackawanna College cadets to get real-world experience with Scranton Police
The Scranton Police Department will partner with Lackawanna College to provide real-world experience to cadets. Officials announced the collaboration Thursday.
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Lackawanna County Commissioners postpone vote on policy dealing with ICE agents
The Lackawanna County commissioners postponed action Wednesday on a proposed policy regulating the way employees interact with federal immigration agents and…
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Former MLB player waives preliminary hearing in Pike County drug case
Former major league baseball player Lenny Dykstra was in a Pike County courtroom Tuesday for a preliminary hearing on drug-related charges. The hearing did not…
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Penn College cancels remainder of baseball season
Pennsylvania College of Technology canceled its baseball season last week after an investigation.
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As partial shutdown continues, AVP employees try to help TSA agents
With the partial federal shutdown delaying paychecks of the agents at its security checkpoints, the local airport tried to help. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton…
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Former U.S. Sen. Bob Casey bashes President Trump during Scranton speech
During a lecture Thursday at the University of Scranton, former U.S. Sen. Bob Casey outlined "grave concerns" about the nation's future. They include President…
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Pennsylvania joins multistate lawsuit over major environmental rollback
Pennsylvania has joined a multistate lawsuit against the Trump Administration over a major environmental rollback. In February, the EPA reversed its…
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Rate case settlement would protect electricity customers from data center costs
A recently proposed settlement in a central Pennsylvania electric utility rate case aims to protect average residential customers from rising rates connected…
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During March Madness, public officials and experts seek solutions for online gambling impact
March Madness is a time-honored ritual for millions of Americans who love to watch college basketball and bet on the hotly competitive tournament games. It…
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Neighborhood 'micro' hospital open in Poconos
Monroe County residents now have access to a neighborhood hospital located in Bartonsville. Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health, added…
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Data center concerns prompt regime change in Archbald
Archbald Borough Council has new leadership. During a meeting Wednesday, the president, vice president and president pro tem were ousted from their roles. In…
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University of Scranton women's basketball team compete in Final Four
The University of Scranton's undefeated women’s basketball team will compete in the Final Four Thursday night, for a chance to play for the national…
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Crisis center opens residential program in Wayne County
The Northeast Regional Crisis Stabilization Center opened its walk-in service in December. Its crisis residential program opened on Sunday and is ready to…
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Greater Scranton Black Diamonds Pipe Band marches on after 2025 accident
The unique sounds of bagpipes are hard to miss this time of year with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations happening around the region. But the Greater Scranton…
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O'Brien sisters share shepherd's pie recipe for St. Patrick's Day
Irish culture is celebrated on St. Patrick’s Day with several area parades and other events showcasing Irish heritage. WVIA’s Haley O’Brien shares her family…
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U.S. small business administrator stops in Dickson City
Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler was in Dickson City Thursday. She toured Kriger Pipeline with Congressmen Rob Bresnahan and Dan Meuser.
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Cognetti blasts Bresnahan as congressional campaign heats up
The congressional campaign between Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti and congressman Rob Bresnahan is heating up.The day after she found out she would be the only…
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Following gold medal victory, girls try hockey in Wilkes-Barre
Following the U.S. Women's Hockey Team gold medal victory, more than 60 girls ages 4 to 18 tried hockey this weekend. They learned to pass and shoot and handle…
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Center for Rural Pa. finds state's maternity health desert growing
According to the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, nearly half of the state’s rural counties do not have hospitals with labor and delivery units. This reflects a…
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New poll shows economy could be weakness for GOP in midterms
Handling of the economy has long been considered a strong suit for the Republican Party. But a new poll suggests the economy might now be one of the party’s…
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State elected officials support data center legislation
State legislators from Northeast Pennsylvania represent communities with the most amount of proposed data center developments in the state. Some of those…
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Family questions WBPD not seeking Amber Alert for La'Niyah Clark
Wilkes-Barre police did not seek an Amber Alert in their search for deaf teen La’Niyah Clark, whose body was found at the end of last month. This has raised…