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Questions remain over federal funds for rural healthcare
The White House is touting a $50 billion program for rural healthcare - but how much of that money will Pennsylvania see? And, get some reading recommendations…
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Luzerne County student raising money for native Ukraine
A student at Wyoming Seminary school in Kingston wants to make a difference in his native country of Ukraine.
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Lackawanna County Commissioner candidates chosen
Republicans and Democrats chose candidates for a special election to replace former Lackawanna County Commissioner Matt McGloin. And, King's College remembers…
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Effort to replace Lackawanna County Commissioner back in court
It was back to court Wednesday for the arguments about replacing former Lackawanna County commissioner Matt McGloin. This time, the sides argued about whether…
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Lackawanna College expanding skilled trade courses, satellite centers
The college based in Lackawanna County will now have a presence statewide. The school plans to open three new satellite centers. The centers will focus on…
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Sickle cell hotline connects patients with care
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month and a new toll-free hotline is connecting unaffiliated sickle cell patients with care in Pennsylvania. The…
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Lackawanna County still without new commissioner
Lackawanna County is still without a third commissioner after the state supreme court blocked Brenda Sacco's appointment. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania is still…
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Sacco named new Lackawanna County Commissioner but Pa. Supreme Court delays appointment
After six months, Lackawanna County common pleas court judges chose Brenda Sacco on Thursday to replace ex-Commissioner Matt McGloin, but the state supreme…
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E-bikes, e-scooters cause headaches for trail operators and police
Officials want to stress courtesy and safety as e-bikes and e-scooters multiply across NEPA. And there's another twist in the six-month saga to replace a…
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Lackawanna County Dems want to block special election for new commissioner
The Lackawanna County Democratic Party has asked the county court to block a Nov. 4 special election to replace former Commissioner Matt McGloin. It’s the…
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Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti will run for 8th Congressional District seat
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti will run for Congress next year, joining one of the nation's hottest expected contests, and won't drop out of this year's…
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Special election approved to fill vacant Lackawanna County commissioner seat
September 1, 2025 - There’s confusion over potential changes coming this fall for vaccines. Columbia County Residents look to Penn State Extension for answers…
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How to talk to children about gun violence after Minnesota school shooting
The shooting at a Minnesota Catholic school has dominated headlines and renewed parents’ fears as Pennsylvania students head back to school. Mental health…
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Scranton native, Navy sailor killed after D-Day invasion will be laid to rest
A sailor from Scranton died shortly after the D-Day invasion more than 80 years ago. His remains had not been identified until this year, but now he will be…
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Forever chemicals, data center meetings planned
Columbia County residents can learn more about forever chemicals this week, and next week, state democrats are holding another hearing on data centers.
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Pa. budget still overdue, Mastriano mulls second run for governor
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro says Republican lawmakers are stalling state budget talks to gain an advantage ahead of next year's governor's race. Meanwhile, State…
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Dreams come true for Luzerne County Little League players
Dreams came true in South Williamsport on Saturday. Under blue skies and with an international audience, a team of baseball players from Luzerne County showed…
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Pittston Tomato Festival on this weekend, Miss Pennsylvania visits Luzerne County alma mater
The Pittston Tomato Festival, an annual celebration of the fruit often confused for a vegetable, is on this weekend. And Miss Pennsylvania stopped by Luzerne…
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Scranton-area farmers protest cuts to climate change funds
Farmers and environmentalists criticized the USDA in Scranton for cutting a program that funded climate change resistance projects. Meanwhile, U.S. Sen. Dave…
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Pennsylvanians could face higher health insurance costs
Pennsylvania health insurers are proposing higher premiums for coverage in 2026. That means people who buy plans through Pennie – the state’s Affordable Care…
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Pa. Treasurer Stacy Garrity running for governor
Republican State Treasurer Stacy Garrity is running for governor, hoping to challenge Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro in 2026. Garrity announced her long-rumored…
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Shapiro discusses proposed hospital sales in Nanticoke
Gov. Josh Shapiro was in Nanticoke on Friday to talk about job training and other topics - he addressed questions about the proposal to sell three local…
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Social Security union members and leaders rally in Plains Twp. to fully staff the administration
Aug. 15, 2025: News Voices with Roger DuPuis and Lydia McFarlane, Social Security rally in Luzerne County and a Community Connection from Pittston.
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Shapiro says no to redistricting, state budget still undecided
State lawmakers say they're making progress on Pennsylvania's budget, but we'll hear how their actions say otherwise. And travel to Williamsport with the WVIA…
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State budget impasse continues
August 13, 2025 - The state budget impasse continues as Senate Republicans attempt to pass a temporary spending plan. Investigators are piecing together the…
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WVIA News to report live from Little League World Series parade
August 12, 2025 - The WVIA News team will report live from the Little League World Series’ Grand Slam Parade this afternoon. Democrats in the state house look…
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Pennsylvania reports two human cases of West Nile virus
West Nile virus cases are on the rise in Pennsylvania and there’s a lot of controversy over the potential sale over Wilkes-Barre General and two Scranton…
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Two dead, two Pa. state troopers wounded in Susquehanna County shooting
A rampage in Susquehanna County Thursday morning left two people dead, two Pennsylvania state troopers seriously wounded, an EMT injured and investigators…
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Wilkes-Barre honors new U.S. Citizens
Some of NEPA’s newest U.S. citizens waved small American flags, said the Pledge of Allegiance and sang “God Bless America.” Their journey to citizenship was…
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Lackawanna County farm provides education on bees
At the Clum Family Farm, bees buzz for peak honey-making season. And learn more about a rural health clinic in Susquehanna County bracing for the impact of…
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Daycare students meet senior pen pals, railroad merge under consideration
Kids and seniors met for the first time to celebrate United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s first Pen Pal Day. And, two major railroad…
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Rural health clinic braces for Medicaid changes, closure possible
Susquehanna Family Health Clinic provides care to thousands of patients, many of them Medicaid recipients. They now face the possibility of closure as…
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Bresnahan still trading stocks, wants a blind trust
For months, Congressman Rob Bresnahan has faced criticism for trading stocks after calling for a ban on congressional stock trading as a candidate. He says he…
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Why Scranton has invested millions in city parks
Since 2021 the City of Scranton has invested over $25 million into its parks. Mayor Paige Cognetti explains the improvements and investment in the city's…
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Gov. Josh Shapiro joins lawsuit over Planned Parenthood funding
Shapiro and other states in the lawsuit say the Trump administration's proposal to halt Medicaid reimbursement to Planned Parenthood is illegal. And find out…
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McDade Park pool still closed, Lackawanna county sues construction company
It's another heat advisory type of day in Northeast Pennsylvania, but a pool in Lackawanna County is still closed. Find out why it will stay closed until at…
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Tamaqua dental campus hopes to address rural dentistry access
In News Voices, WVIA's Roger DuPuis and Lydia McFarlane discuss rural dental care and how a new Temple Dental campus coming to Tamaqua could address some…
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Beekeeper donates thousands of bees to replace stolen Keystone College colony
When someone stole as many as 15,000 bees from Keystone College last week, beekeeper Sonny Kierzkowski was ready to help. And, make your weekend plans with…
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Gov. Shapiro calls supporters of transgender athlete ban 'extremist legislators.'
Gov. Josh Shapiro weighs in on legislation that would ban transgender girls and women from publicly funded sports teams, but does not say if he would veto the…
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ICE arrests co-owner of three NEPA restaurants
ICE took restaurant owner Nasario Damian Contreras, a native of Mexico, into custody last Tuesday outside Isabella's Restaurant in Lackawanna County. Now, his…
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Band cut from summer concert series claims cancelation was political
There’s controversy brewing after Luzerne County cut a band from a popular summer concert series - the band’s lead singer says it was a political move because…
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Temple Dental to start rural dentistry track, open Tamaqua campus
July 21, 2025 – Temple Dental is coming to Tamaqua with its brand new rural dentistry track. The program is set to start as early as 2026 with the goal of…
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U.S. House passes cuts to NPR, PBS
Today is a busy day for Northeast and Central Pennsylvania. We take a look at the bill that would cut $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting…
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Vance touts Trump tax cuts in West Pittston, avoids Medicaid
Vice President JD Vance visited West Pittston yesterday to promote the One Big Beautiful Bill. He focused on Trump tax cuts but ignored Medicaid and SNAP in…
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JD Vance visits West Pittston
Today, Vice President JD Vance is coming to town – he’ll be speaking at Don’s Machine Shop in West Pittston. We'll also cover AI, recreational cannabis use and…
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Northeast and Central Pennsylvania face flash flooding
Northeast and Central Pennsylvania handled flooding and sinkholes – and Vice President JD Vance announced where he’ll be speaking in West Pittston tomorrow.
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Local team prepares for Little League World Series Challenger Exhibition Game next month
Local team prepares to play in Little League World Series Challenger Exhibition Game, America's upcoming birthday and Tibetan monks visit Northeast Pa.
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Comcast, Scranton nonprofit, give away laptops to increase digital literacy
Comcast partnered with Outreach in Scranton to give away 35 laptops this week. New manufacturing jobs are on the way for Lycoming County, and make some weekend…
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Keystone Mission’s executive director steps down early
July 10, 2025 - Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill yesterday repealing the state’s Sunday hunting ban. Keystone Mission’s executive director stepped down early…
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Sources: Meuser will not run for Pa. Governor
Sources say U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser will not try to challenge Gov. Josh Shapiro in 2026. And, there's a lot of buzz in King of Prussia - find out why one…
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New cancer center open in Dickson City, Lackawanna County
Geisinger has brought cancer care closer to home for its patients fighting cancer in Lackawanna and surrounding counties. Previously, Geisinger patients would…
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Teacher's union president retires after 56 years with Scranton School District
Look back on the career of Rosemary Boland, union president of the Scranton Federation of Teachers. She retired last week after 56 years in the Scranton School…
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Purple Heart recipient brings story of survival, hope to high schoolers
A Purple Heart recipient shares his story of survival and hope with more than 100 high school students at Lycoming College. And, learn more about the Delaware…
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Cancer screenings for Wilkes-Barre, Scranton firefighters raise awareness of risk
The Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department encouraged members to get screened for cancer during a three day clinic. And a Scranton roller derby skater is in…
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Pa. lawmakers sound off as "Big Beautiful Bill" passes U.S. Senate
The U.S. Senate passed President Trump’s "big, beautiful" spending bill yesterday, and now it heads back to Congress. We’ll hear from some Pennsylvania…
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Rural health leaders, Pa. Health Secretary sound alarm on proposed Medicaid cuts
As the U.S. Senate tries to pass its version of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," rural health leaders in Wayne County are concerned by potential cuts to…
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Legislators to miss state budget deadline
June 30, 2025 - Today is the deadline for the state budget, but lawmakers are not close to a deal. Lisa Mazzarella will bring us some insight into the Danville…
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Lackawanna College athletics to join NCAA Division II
Division II collegiate athletics will soon be played in the City of Scranton. And, it's time to make some weekend plans with Haley's Happy Hour.
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Keystone Mission closing two centers, including Wilkes-Barre overnight shelter
Keystone Mission is closing two centers for homelessness and poverty in the region. The Wilkes-Barre Innovation Center includes an overnight shelter - it will…
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Despite heat, Berwick teens feed community
This week's heat wave couldn't stop a group of teens in Berwick from feeding their neighbors with a summer food drive. And the field of Republican candidates…