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11/11/2022

It was an honor covering the celebrations honoring our veterans for my last story with FOX56 WOLF TV Nikki Guest

Thank you to all the veterans for your service!

Thank you to everyone I met and worked with in NEPA!

10/11/2022

After just five months in the position, Luzerne County manager Randy Robertson announced he will step down. This comes fresh off heels of the election night scandal where many precincts throughout the county ran out of paper just as polls opened in the morning.

After just five months in the position, Luzerne County manager Randy Robertson announced he will step down.This comes fresh off heels of the election night sca

09/11/2022

Luzerne County Manager Randy Robertson has offered his resignation FOX56 WOLF TV

08/11/2022

Happy Election Day! We’ll be reporting from the Dr. Oz watch party in Bucks County. Stay with us for all the latest updates. FOX56 WOLF TV

03/11/2022

The Wilkes-Barre community came together today to honor a marine veteran who was able to leave the Wilkes-Barre V.A. Medical Center for the first time in two years.

The Wilkes-Barre community came together today to honor a marine veteran who was able to leave the Wilkes-Barre V.A. Medical Center for the first time in two ye

01/11/2022

These cases are affecting young children and sending them to the hospitals at alarming rates, some doctors say local pediatric hospitals are filling up.

Hospitals throughout Pennsylvania are seeing an uptick in respiratory illnesses among children, that are also increasing in several areas across the country.Th

28/10/2022

With election day around the corner, we caught up with Democratic Congressman Matt Cartwright who is running for his sixth term representing the 8th district. Cartwright is running against Republican nominee Jim Bognet in a rematch of the 2020 election.

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With election day around the corner, we caught up with Democratic Congressman Matt Cartwright who is running for his sixth term representing the 8th district.C

28/10/2022

With less than two weeks to go until election day, we caught up with Jim Bognet, the Republican nominee for Congress in the 8th district.

Bognet is running against Democratic candidate and incumbent Congressman Matt Cartwright, in one of the most competitive races in the area.

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With less than two weeks to go until election day, we caught up with Republican nominee for Congress in the 8th district Jim Bognet.Bognet is running against D

28/10/2022

The Luzerne County District Attorney says police stopped a potentially major incident at Wilkes-Barre Area High School Wednesday, by arresting five armed men with a car full of weapons including a loaded gun.

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The Luzerne County District Attorney says police stopped a potentially major incident at Wilkes-Barre Area High School Wednesday, by arresting five armed men wi

27/10/2022

Five men are behind bars tonight for allegedly bringing a car full of weapons onto Wilkes-Barre Area High School property.

Five men are behind bars tonight for allegedly bringing a car full of weapons onto Wilkes-Barre Area High School property. This comes just two weeks after offic

26/10/2022

Tonight, the two Senate hopefuls, Democratic nominee, Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman squared off against Republican nominee, celebrity heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz in Harrisburg for the first and last time.

Two weeks to go until election day, and politics are front and center.Tonight, the two Senate hopefuls, Democratic nominee, Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman s

25/10/2022

Dozens of concerned parents, teachers, and community members gathered this evening at West Scranton Intermediate School to voice their concerns about the proposed school closure plan. FOX56 WOLF TV

Dozens of concerned parents, teachers, and community members gathered this evening at West Scranton Intermediate School to voice their concerns about the propos

25/10/2022

The program is designed to prepare Pennsylvanians for nursing careers and address the critical shortage in the nursing community.

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has announced the availability of $1.2 million in grants to support healthcare apprenticeships. The program is

21/10/2022

A retired Police officer from Swoyersville returned to the U.S. after spending 11 weeks helping others in war-torn Ukraine. While there Daniel Griffin helped build medical stations, worked in logistics carrying medical supplies from Poland, and helped refugees flee Ukraine.

A retired Police officer from Swoyersville returned to the U.S. after spending 11 weeks helping others in war-torn Ukraine. While there Daniel Griffin helped bu

21/10/2022

Today eight Luzerne County residents graduated from Treatment Court, a special program for adults who have been charged with non-violent criminal offenses related to their addiction to drugs or alcohol.

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Today eight Luzerne County residents graduated from Treatment Court, a special program for adults who have been charged with non-violent criminal offenses relat

21/10/2022

With less than three weeks to go until election day, Democratic incumbent, Congressman Matt Cartwright faced off against Republican candidate Jim Bognet in their first and only debate of the year.

With less than three weeks to go until election day, Democratic incumbent, Congressman Matt Cartwright faced off against Republican candidate Jim Bognet in thei

20/10/2022

With less than three weeks to go until election day, the University of Scranton and the League of Women Voters of Lackawanna County continued their debates tonight with candidates seeking a spot in the 114th PA House of Representatives District.

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With less than three weeks to go until election day, the University of Scranton and the League of Women Voters of Lackawanna County continued their debates toni

19/10/2022

Lawmakers continue to react to the COVID-19 restrictions in place at the Wilkes-Barre V.A. Medical Center.

Lawmakers continue to react to the COVID-19 restrictions in place at the Wilkes-Barre V.A. Medical Center. In a statement Congressman Meuser said the facility i

19/10/2022

Last week the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated a lower court decision made in May that required undated mail-in ballots to be counted in Pennsylvania. This decision could impact thousands of votes, which may make a difference in tight races.

Just three weeks until the general elections, and uncertainty over mail-in ballots remains.Last week the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated a lower court decision

14/10/2022

Today Friends of the Poor announced their 46th annual Thanksgiving community programs to help those in need on the holiday. This year the Thanksgiving Dinner for Adults and Elderly and the Family-to-Family Thanksgiving Food Basket Program will continue their pickup model.

Today Friends of the Poor announced their 46th annual Thanksgiving community programs to help those in need on the holiday. This year the Thanksgiving Dinner f

13/10/2022

The man accused of driving his car into a crowd of people at a fundraiser then murdering his mother appeared in court today. A Columbia County judge said all 40 felony charges will move forward, including criminal homicide and attempted homicide charges.

The man accused of driving his car into a crowd of people at a fundraiser then murdering his mother appeared in court today. A Columbia County judge said all 40

12/10/2022

A firearm was seized from a student at Wilkes-Barre area high school on Tuesday morning, school administrators told us today. This happened on the same day another firearm was seized at the Midd-West Middle School in nearby Snyder County.

A firearm was seized from a student at Wilkes-Barre area high school on Tuesday morning, school administrators told us today. This happened on the same day anot

12/10/2022

With the primary elections less than a month away, students at Bloomsburg University organized a debate for the candidates vying for a seat in state house’s 109th district. The current position is filled by Republican David Millard who is not seeking reelection.

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With the primary elections less than a month away, students at Bloomsburg University organized a debate for the candidates seeking a seat in state house’s 109th

11/10/2022

The Pocono Regional police chief, Chris Wagner, confirmed that the department is investigating an allegation of indecent assault against Manor Township's former police chief, Todd Graeff.

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Pocono Regional Police Chief, Chris Wagner confirmed that the department is investigation an allegation of indecent assault against Manor Township's former Pol

11/10/2022

The fall sports season is back in full swing, and many local fields and courts are filling up with fans. Along with the fun, can also come a risk of sports injuries.

The fall sports season is back in full swing, and many local fields and courts are filling up with fans. Along with the fun, can also come a risk of sports inj

07/10/2022

The Scranton Fringe Festival continues in the Electric City for their 8th year, bringing a mix of arts and culture to downtown Scranton.

FOX56 got a closer look at one of the performances, Ladies of the 80's, ahead of their final weekend.

The Scranton Fringe Festival continues in the Electric City for their 8th year, bringing a mix of arts and culture to downtown Scranton.FOX56 had a closer look

07/10/2022

Senator Doug Mastriano released a statement today regarding the "apppalling" lockdown policies at theWilkes-Barre VA Medical Center.

07/10/2022

Today Republican nominee for Congress in the 8th district, Jim Bognet released a statement regarding the current COVID-19 restrictions in place at the Wilkes-Barre V.A. Medical Center.

This comes after Pennsylvania Treasurer and army veteran, Stacy Garrity called on the Biden administration to immediately change the current national COVID-19 restrictions in place for all federal V.A. facilities.

Today Republican nominee for Congress in the 8th district, Jim Bognet released a statement regarding the current COVID-19 restrictions in place at the Wilkes-Ba

07/10/2022

I caught up with the talented Ladies of the 80s to give you a closer look at their performance this weekend during the Scranton Fringe Featival. FOX56 WOLF TVScranton Fringe Festival