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Susquehanna County razes old jail, looks to reuse property 24.09.2026

County officials hope new programs for formerly jailed people will rise from the dust and debris of the former Susquehanna County Correctional Facility.

IUP enters clinical training agreement with Clarks Summit State Hospital 23.09.2026

Today, a new partnership hopes to bolster the state’s rural healthcare workforce. And ICE will continue to run the Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Clearfield County.

Montrose sisters serve success on tennis court 22.09.2026

In Montrose, the Evans family serves success on the tennis court. Meet them in our latest Beyond the Scoreboard feature.

Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro joins bank opening in Scranton, answers question about measles 21.09.2026

It's Monday, Sept. 21. Let's get Up to Date.

Developers' plans for Penn State Wilkes-Barre include golf club and event center 18.09.2026

A developer wants to turn the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus into part of its golf club and create an event and conference center. The buyer may also lease the campus’ academic space to Misericordia University for graduate studies, workforce development and other learning opportunities.

Lackawanna County Commissioners hire firm to study impact of data centers 17.09.2026

The organization will study the air quality and health impacts of more than a dozen proposed data center campuses and power plants in Lackawanna County.

Penn State to consider sale of Wilkes-Barre campus 16.09.2026

Penn State’s Wilkes-Barre campus may soon have a new owner, and the Pa. Department of Health has confirmed the state's fourth measles-related death.

Pa. skill game industry waiting on regulations from Harrisburg 15.09.2026

The makers of skill games say they hope state lawmakers agree to regulate the machines by mid-October - bar and store owners will have to remove the machines soon if Harrisburg fails to act.

Local production of 'Come From Away' offers different perspective on 9/11 14.09.2026

We have more remembrance of Sept. 11 today - including a production in Wilkes-Barre giving audiences a different perspective. And learn about a study that could lead to new treatments for obesity in the latest News Voices.

Twenty-five years later, 9/11 lessons, grief continue in region 11.09.2026

Across Northeast and Central Pennsylvania, memories from Sept. 11, 2001 still feel raw. Today, we have the stories of people in our region whose lives changed that day.

Advocates say ICE targeted Geisinger construction site 10.09.2026

Immigrant advocates say immigration enforcement agents targeted a well-known hospital system’s construction project in Danville in the last week. And Pennsylvania’s top election official says voting procedures remain unchanged despite a legal battle over mail-in ballots.

Luzerne County officials warn of overdose deaths connected to contaminated cocaine supply 09.09.2026

Even as overdose deaths overall have been down this year, county officials say there’s a trend in deaths linked to a dangerous new drug combination on Luzerne County streets.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library sees 'huge influx' of interest in Lackawanna County 08.09.2026

Since 1995, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has provided hundreds of thousands books to children. Local interest in the program has grown since the legendary singer's passing.

Pa. Health insurers propose rate hikes as residents grapple with rising costs 07.09.2026

Today, Pa. health insurers want to raise rates next year - but thousands of residents are already grappling with rising costs. And, we’ll learn about controlled burns in the latest News Voices.

La Festa Italiana celebrates 50th anniversary, Tunkhannock area grieves family killed in crash 04.09.2026

La Festa Italiana celebrates its 50th anniversary this weekend in downtown Scranton. And the Tunkhannock community is remembering a family who died in a car crash last weekend.

Berwick woman's fitness journey leads to Scotland's Dinnie Stones 03.09.2026

A Berwick woman’s fitness journey took her to Scotland in August to lift the legendary Dinnie Stones. And a retired engineer will debut a special replica at this year’s Railfest.

Gravel biking routes launched throughout Endless Mountains 02.09.2026

Gravel cyclists seeking trails now have over 30 routes and 2,000 miles to ride in the Endless Mountains. And, Geisinger will expand its School of Nursing to Scranton.

Geisinger-supported research finds gene mutation that could treat obesity 01.09.2026

A study that used data from Geisinger’s MyCode genetic database identified a gene mutation that could lead to new treatments for obesity and cardiometabolic diseases. And Pennsylvania cattle producers are speaking out against President Trump’s effort to lower beef prices.

Luzerne County manager calls flag theft from courthouse display 'a disgrace.' 31.08.2026

Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo wants to see the person who stole U.S. and county flags from the courthouse lawn prosecuted. And Scranton's mayor wants a hearing on PPL Electric's project to upgrade 100-year-old transmission lines.

Adoption event to support local rescues, local airport gets new leader 28.08.2026

St. Cats and Dogs of Nay Aug Zoo will host its sixth annual Paws in the Park: Family Fun Day & Adoption Event this Saturday. And, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport has a new leader.

Poll shows Pa. voters upset about economy and blaming Trump for it 27.08.2026

A new poll shows Pennsylvania voters are deeply unhappy and pessimistic about the economy - and they’re blaming President Trump.

Two unvaccinated Pennsylvanians die after contracting measles 26.08.2026

Pennsylvania reported two measles-related deaths on Tuesday. They’re the first in the country this year and the first in the state in 35 years.

Lt. Gov. Davis, U.S. Energy Secretary make stops in NEPA 25.08.2026

Between Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Chris Wright, the U.S. Secretary of Energy, the region was politically busy on Monday. And we've got some back-to-school reading recommendations in the latest Bookmarks.

Data cards retrieved from plane and PSP chopper in deadly Carlisle airport crash 24.08.2026

Federal investigators have retrieved data cards from a Pennsylvania state police helicopter and Cessna plane that collided at a small airport near Carlisle last week, killing the plane’s pilot and injuring two troopers.

PSP Trooper from Moosic injured in Cumberland County chopper crash 21.08.2026

A state trooper from Moosic was one of two troopers injured in a helicopter crash this week, and the Wright Center opens a new location in Carbondale.

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