UPDATED: Lengthy affidavit details claims against aunt accused in Wilkes-Barre teen's killing Luzerne County law enforcement officials talked about the case against Bobbiejo Etzel, 37, who is accused of killing teenage niece La'Niyah Clark, as well as controversy surrounding their investigatio...

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Late Queen Elizabeth II's legacy still looms over British monarchy 100 years after her birth Even now, mention of “the queen” is more likely to evoke thoughts of Queen Elizabeth II than of Queen Camilla, the wife of the reigning King Charles III. But the passage of time has also tarnished the...

The festivities include a Buckingham Palace reception where Charles will congratulate centenarians who share the late monarch's birthday, and the dedication of a memorial garden at Regent's Park in central London. An exhibit of the queen's fashions is already underway. https://to.pbs.org/4sQRXpE

BREAKING: Police charge biological aunt in death of Wilkes-Barre teen whose body was discovered in February Bobbiejo Etzel, 37, faces charges in the death of La'Niyah Clark, who was 14 when she went missing in January from her home in Wilkes-Barre.

Police have charged a blood relative in the death of slain Wilkes-Barre teen La'Niyah Clark. Her biological aunt, Bobbiejo Etzel, 37, is accused of actively hiding La'Niyah before holding a plastic bag over her head and suffocating her on Feb. 11:

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'Pocono Pony' launches construction on new $32 million bus depot in Monroe County The Monroe County Transportation Authority's Wayne P. Mazur Sr. Bus Depot marks the largest expansion in the transit agency's 47-year history, officials say.

The Monroe County Transportation Authority recently broke ground on its new $32 million Wayne P. Mazur Sr. Bus Depot in Swiftwater, Pa.

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Body theft suspect Gerlach faces charges in Luzerne County case Jonathan Gerlach appeared in court to waive his preliminary hearing for previous charges over alleged body thefts from a cemetery in the Philadelphia area. He faces new charges in Luzerne and Lancaste...

A Lancaster County man accused of stealing bodies from a Philadelphia-area cemetery and keeping human remains in his home faces charges in connection with body thefts from a Luzerne County mausoleum, prosecutors confirmed.

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to stay in business under new nonprofit owner The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will live on past its slated May 3 closure date, thanks to a new deal with a nonprofit journalism organization.

Block Communications, which has owned the Post-Gazette for a century, has agreed to sell the paper and its assets to the Maryland-based Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism.
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BREAKING NEWS: Police surround South Wilkes-Barre apartment building on Old River Road Police cars have blocked off part of Old River Road in Wilkes-Barre as police surround an apartment building at 111 Old River Road.

A developing situation in South Wilkes-Barre this afternoon.
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Diocese of Scranton bishop 'saddened,' 'dismayed' over Trump's comments about pope, AI image 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 image posted by the president that seemingly port...

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 image posted by the president that seemingly portrays him in the place of Jesus Christ.
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FPT's 2026 Father's Day Charter set for June 20 | Friends of Philadelphia Trolleys The Friends of Philadelphia Trolleys invites you to ride and photograph SEPTA rebuilt PCC-III. THIS TRIP WILL BE ON SATURDAY. There will be plenty of quality photo stops. Proceeds from the trip will s...

Friends of Philadelphia Trolleys 2026 Father’s Day Charter set for June 20
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BREAKING: House Speaker Mike Johnson is visiting the Moosic home of an area businessman this afternoon to raise money for U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan’s re-election.

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Animal rehab center looking to re-house hundreds of pigeons rescued from Wilkes-Barre home Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center Executive Director Janine Tancredi said cats and over 300 pigeons were found inside feces-laden Wilkes-Barre house.

Officials with a Monroe County-based animal rehab center are looking to re-house hundreds of pigeons that were rescued from a Wilkes-Barre home this week.

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PennDOT plans record $655 million of new road and bridge work across NEPA in 2026 The 67 new construction projects planned in Northeast Pennsylvania this year come on top of 81 projects will continue in 2026 in Dunmore-based PennDOT Region 4.

State transportation officials say they have 67 new construction projects planned in Northeast Pennsylvania this year worth a record $655 million.

That is on top of 81 projects that will continue in 2026 in Dunmore-based PennDOT Region 4:

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Diocese of Scranton, echoing national trends, set to welcome over 300 new Catholics at Easter The total number of people joining the church in the 11-county Diocese of Scranton this year is 312, up from 207 in 2025.

The Diocese of Scranton was among dozens nationwide preparing to welcome new Catholics into the church this Easter weekend. Catholic dioceses around the U.S. are seeing significant increases in the number of new members.

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The total number of people joining the Roman Catholic Church in the 11-county Diocese of Scranton this year is 312, up from 207 in 2025. Scranton's experience echoes trends nationwide.

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'Amerigo' documentary producer to discuss state of the American Dream with NEPA audience David McCourt, whose upcoming PBS documentary shares the views of a thousand Americans on the state of the American Dream, will participate in a March 31 community discussion in Scranton hosted by WVI...

What does the American Dream look like today? Join WVIA on 3/31 in Scranton for a panel discussion about "Amerigo," an upcoming PBS documentary talking with Americans about their hopes, fears and vision for the U.S. Link to free tickets in the text:
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As calls grow for separate playoffs for boundary, non-boundary schools, Old Forge leader accuses PIAA of 'willful ignorance' A bill in the state House would allow the PIAA to establish separate playoff systems and championships for boundary and non-boundary schools.

Proposed legislation co-sponsored by three Northeast Pennsylvania lawmakers would allow the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) to establish separate playoff systems and championships for boundary and non-boundary schools.

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'Amerigo' documentary producer to discuss state of the American Dream with NEPA audience David McCourt, whose upcoming PBS documentary shares the views of a thousand Americans on the state of the American Dream, will participate in a March 31 community discussion in Scranton hosted by WVI...

David McCourt, whose upcoming PBS documentary shares the views of a thousand Americans on the state of the American Dream, will participate in a March 31 community discussion in Scranton hosted by WVIA.

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ONLINE BETTING: Public officials, experts seek solutions for iGaming's impacts on Pennsylvanians Online Betting: Gambling With Our Future? is a three-day WVIA News series focusing on the emotional and financial costs of online gambling in Pennsylvania as it surges in popularity. Today's story loo...

ONLINE BETTING: Public officials, experts seek solutions for iGaming's impacts on Pennsylvanians

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ONLINE BETTING: Pa. counselors see more young people developing gambling habits earlier, through a range of platforms 'Online Betting: Gambling With Our Future?' is a three-day WVIA News series focusing on the emotional and financial costs of online gambling in Pennsylvania as it surges in popularity. Today's story l...

ONLINE BETTING: Pa. counselors see more young people developing gambling habits earlier, through a range of platforms

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ONLINE BETTING: Treatment professionals see problem gambling cases rise as digital gaming surges in popularity 'Online Betting: Gambling With Our Future?' is a three-day WVIA News series focusing on the emotional and financial costs of online gambling in Pennsylvania as it surges in popularity. Today's story l...

ONLINE BETTING: Treatment professionals see problem gambling cases rise as digital gaming surges in popularity

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University of Scranton women's basketball falls in national championship, ends historic season with 32-1 record The University of Scranton women's basketball team lost its bid for a national championship on Saturday. The 55-41 loss to Denison University was the Royals' first loss of the season.

The University of Scranton women's basketball team lost its bid for a national championship on Saturday. The 55-41 loss to Denison University was the Royals' first loss of the season.

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ONLINE BETTING: Treatment professionals see problem gambling cases rise as digital gaming surges in popularity 'Online Betting: Gambling with our Future?' is a three-day WVIA News series focusing on the emotional and financial costs of online gambling in Pennsylvania as it surges in popularity. Today's story l...

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This special project focuses on the emotional and financial costs of online gambling in Pennsylvania as it surges in popularity.

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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to seek new leader with long-time executive director unable to return Carl Beardsley Jr. led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to new heights. He's unable to return to work so the airport will seek a new leader.

Carl Beardsley Jr. led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to new heights. He's unable to return to work so the airport will seek a new leader.

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Preguntas y respuestas: Últimas novedades sobre el tren de pasajeros propuesto entre Scranton y Nueva York ¿Cuándo podré subir a un tren de pasajeros en Scranton o en la ruta para llegar a Nueva York? Aquí tienes las respuestas más claras disponibles a las preguntas frecuentes basadas en lo que sabemos aho...

Preguntas y respuestas: Últimas novedades sobre el tren de pasajeros propuesto entre Scranton y Nueva York

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WBPD did not seek Amber Alert for La’Niyah Clark and another option went unused, prompting calls for new advisory types Wilkes-Barre police did not seek an Amber Alert in their search for deaf teen La’Niyah Clark. This has raised questions about other advisories and calls for new options.

Wilkes-Barre police did not seek an Amber Alert in their search for deaf teen La’Niyah Clark. This has raised questions about other advisories and calls for new options.

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Loved ones host candlelight vigil to honor the memory of La'Niyah 'Lala' Clark in Wilkes-Barre La'Niyah Clark went missing on Jan. 17. Investigators said a body found in South Wilkes-Barre last week was hers. La'Niyah's loved ones held a vigil Saturday evening at the parking garage off Thayer S...

Memories flowed, as did tears, with family and friends grasping candles and carrying balloons in the shadow of a commercial garage off Thayer Street in Wilkes-Barre where La’Niyah Clark's remains were discovered seven days earlier.

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Q&A: The latest on that proposed passenger train between Scranton and New York City WVIA News compiled the latest information on the plan to connect Scranton and New York City by passenger train. Here are the clearest answers available to frequently asked questions based on what we k...

People who want to see a passenger train run between Scranton and NYC again began planning its revival more than three decades ago.

Here are the clearest answers available to frequently asked questions about its status based on what we know now.

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Investigators: Remains identified as missing Wilkes-Barre teen, biological aunt arrested in Maryland Investigators say they have positively identified remains found in South Wilkes-Barre as those of a missing city teen and arrested her biological aunt in connection with the case.

Investigators say they have positively identified remains found in South Wilkes-Barre as those of missing city teen La’Niyah Clark and arrested her biological aunt in connection with the case.

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Lackawanna County Commissioner Gaughan asks Shapiro and Pa. legislature for statewide data center moratorium Bill Gaughan sent an official letter to Gov. Josh Shapiro to ask for a pause on data center development in the state, saying Pennsylvania lacks a comprehensive regulatory framework to address the scal...

Lackawanna County Commissioner Gaughan asks Shapiro and Pa. legislature for statewide data center moratorium

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Lehigh Valley Hospital-Dickson City passes Health Department inspection, will reopen tomorrow Officials said Thursday that the Dickson City hospital will reopen Friday morning, just over a week after last week’s fire destroyed its orthopedic institute.

Lehigh Valley Hospital-Dickson City passed an inspection by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and will reopen tomorrow, Friday Feb. 13, just nine days after a fire destroyed its orthopedic institute.

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