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Ukrainian president will visit Pennsylvania ammunition factory to …
Sep 21, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday will visit the Pennsylvania ammunition factory that is producing one of the most critically needed munitions for his country’s fight to fend off Russian ground forces. He is expected to go to the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant to kick off a busy week in the United States shoring up support for Ukraine in the war, according ...
Firefighters battle massive brush fire in Lehigh Valley
Nov 3, 2024 · LEHIGH VALLEY (WOLF) — A fire broke out in the early hours Saturday morning on the Appalachian Trail near the Lehigh Water Gap. An estimated 36 fire companies have been sending crews to tackle the blaze as it continues to burn. Smoke could be seen and smelled for miles as firefighters tirelessly worked to stop the fire along the Appalachian Trail.
Pennsylvania voters to decide key statewide races in fall election
Oct 14, 2024 · HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — One job going before voters across Pennsylvania this fall keeps a watch over government agencies. A second handles the state's money. And
PSP reports 1,075 crashes, 552 arrests during 2024 Thanksgiving …
Dec 2, 2024 · PENNSYLVANIA (WOLF) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced its crash and enforcement totals from the 2024 Thanksgiving travel period. From Nov. 27 to Dec. 1, 2024, PSP said it investigated 1,075 vehicle crashes, resulting in seven deaths. Impaired driving was a factor in 64 of those crashes, one of which was fatal.
How much snow Northeastern Pennsylvania could see Thursday …
Nov 20, 2024 · PENNSYLVANIA (WOLF) — Some snow may fall in Northeastern Pennsylvania Thursday into Friday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter storm alerts for the counties shown below. Refresh your page to see the latest advisories.
Community rallies support for family of shooting victim
Dec 2, 2024 · STROUDSBURG BOROUGH, MONROE CO. (WOLF) — Saturday evening, Stroud Area Regional Police were called to the Wawa on West Main Street in Stroudsburg around 8:20 p.m. after a gun was fired – striking a 17-year-old. First responders found the juvenile shot in the neck and began performing life-saving measures. He was transported to a nearby hospital – succumbing to his injuries.
Scranton police hunt suspect in two Black Friday robberies
Dec 2, 2024 · SCRANTON, Pa. (WOLF) — Scranton police responded to two robberies just 17 minutes apart on Black Friday. Police say both were allegedly committed by the same man. The suspect reportedly entered the PNC bank on Penn Avenue and demanded money from the teller, but the suspect fled without obtaining any.
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FOX56 WOLF TV carries news, sports, weather and coverage of local events in the Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania area, including Mountain Top, Plymouth, Nanticoke, Kingston ...
Riccardo's Market in Dunmore to close, reopening under new …
Oct 16, 2024 · DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A 90-year-old market set to close at the end of this month. Riccardo’s Market in Dunmore will be closing its doors on October 31st. Employees at the market tell FOX56 they will remain closed for the month of November, but open back up December 1st under the name and ownership of Schiel’s Family Market.