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10:07

Wilkes-Barre trains future teachers amid shortage

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2025/05/15

Teachers are in short supply nationwide and in Pennsylvania. School districts in our region are finding creative ways to train and recruit more.

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8:40

Penn State recommends closing Wilkes-Barre campus

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2025/05/14

Penn State's administration recommends closing seven regional campuses. Wilkes-Barre is one of them, but the other Northeast Pennsylvania campuses will remain open.

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11:27

PA-based Rite Aid pharmacy in bankruptcy process

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2025/05/13

Rite Aid is undergoing its second bankruptcy process since 2023, but this one seems likely to spell the end of the struggling Philadelphia-based pharmacy chain. What will that mean for customers?

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10:17

PA Primary election is next week

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2025/05/12

The 2025 Primary Election is next week in Pennsylvania, with local offices on the ballot. Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti is seeking a new term, but she does have challengers.

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12:43

First U.S.-born pope elected

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2025/05/09

The Catholic Church has a new pope - the first from the United States. And, University of Scranton students preserve the life stories of local veterans.

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9:58

Police: Hazleton murder suspect captured

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2025/05/08

Hazleton police say Terence Ray, the man accused of killing a woman and burning her body, has been arrested. And we're hot on the trails of Pennsylvania's push for more outdoor recreation.

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8:38

VA Secretary testifies on potential layoffs

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2025/05/07

There’s a new park coming to the riverfront in Scranton, and the head of the Department of Veterans Affairs says cutting 80,000 jobs is just a goal - congressional democrats are not satisfied with that answer.

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7:38

DA: Hazleton murder suspect on the run, considered...

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2025/05/06

A Hazleton man suspected of killing a woman and burning her body is on the run and should be considered dangerous according to police.

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11:02

Remember a 'lost' NFL victory in Pottsville

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2025/05/05

Today, utility regulators worry that data centers may cause a spike in demand for electricity. And have you ever heard of the Pottsville Maroons and their National Football League Championship? You will today!

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10:09

Hazleton hopes to train more teachers

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2025/05/02

Hazleton hopes a new program will help train new teachers who want to stay in the city and Lisa Mazzarella helps us connect with another non-profit serving the community.

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10:27

'We Are' - Penn State students rally for regional...

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2025/05/01

Today as Penn State considers which commonwealth campuses to close, we’ll hear from students about their anxiety and hope for the future.And governor Josh Shapiro has joined another multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration - this time it’s about the volunteer program AmeriCorps.

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5:47

Commonwealth University President to step down

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2025/04/30

The president of Commonwealth University is stepping down and we have an update on the arson attack at the Pennsylvania Governor’s residence.Plus, football players at Wilkes University rally their fellow students to join a bone marrow registry.

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10:01

Scranton Republican voters mailed wrong primary ballots

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2025/04/29

More than 500 Scranton Republicans received the wrong mail-in ballot for the upcoming primary election. And meet Gates, a goldendoodle with an important mission - helping a Scranton detective recover from a shooting.

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14:15

Recovery services face funding threats

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2025/04/28

April 28, 2025 - A local recovery house plans expansion while the federal government looks to cut health spending. And, are you looking for a new audiobook to listen to while you do some yard work or walk the dog? We’ve got you covered. We’ll also bring you some insight into a local nonprofit from Lisa Mazzarella’s Community Connections.

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11:40

Scranton church added to national historic register

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2025/04/25

A historic week for the Catholic church comes to a close. A group from Central Pennsylvania is in Rome in time for the funeral of Pope Francis, and the leader of the Harrisburg Catholic diocese will attend. And an Episcopal church in Scranton is now on the National Register of Historic Places.

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9:42

Students with autism serve the city for a day

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2025/04/24

April is Autism Awareness month, and students with autism had the chance to see how Wilkes-Barre’s government works. And, Real ID is coming - are you ready?

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8:18

Century-old city hall restored

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2025/04/23

There’s been a lot going on in Scranton and Lackawanna County this week. McDade Park will have a disc golf course this summer and the case over how to replace a Lackawanna County Commissioner made it to court.

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7:00

Local Catholic leaders reflect on meetings with Pope...

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2025/04/22

Catholic faithful around the world mourn the passing of Pope Francis. We’ll hear from local Catholic leaders on their reflections and face-to-face meetings with the late pontiff.

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9:24

Pope Francis passes away at age 88

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2025/04/21

April 21, 2025 — this weekend was historic. Pope Francis passed away early this morning and the Museum of the American Revolution commemorated the 250th anniversary of the "shot heard 'round the world."

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13:46

Lithuanian egg art tradition lives in Columbia County

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2025/04/18

We’re all about eggs this Good Friday - there’s an egg hunt just for adults coming up this Easter weekend, and we’ll discover a Lithuanian egg decorating tradition.

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