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Those gathered at Mohegan Arena include woman who was at Butler, Pa. Trump rally when gunfire erupted.

A hometown perspective - WVIA's Kat Bolus and Jackson Breslin talk Olympics and locals

The introduction of Misericordia’s women’s wrestling team reflects the growing change in popularity for the sport. In 2023-24, over 70 schools planned to sponsor a team.

Benton locals traveled to Keeney Farms to watch Olympic wrestler Zain Retherford compete in the men’s freestyle round of 16. The early morning didn’t stop a group of over 50 people from watching the Benton native compete in his first Olympics.

Brett and Briana Meckley are sixth-generation broom makers. The couple, along with Brett’s father, own and operate Meckley Brooms, a small business based in Lopez.

During a press conference Wednesday, Lackawanna County District Attorney Mark Powell recognized a number of law enforcement officers, forensic specialists, and legal teams who worked together on one of the most infamous cold cases in recent memory.

For Colette Hughes, her Lackawanna County garden is a testament to her family. Her Polish heritage means that pickles are a household staple.

The Scranton Co-Op Farmer’s Market opened to a crowd of excited customers and farmers on Monday who were eager to sell their goods. Each year, from mid-July until Thanksgiving, the farmer’s market provides the community with fresh food and goods.

As summer drags on, some families in Pennsylvania must rely on the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Nutrition Program.

At Camp Sight, kids ages 6 to 18 learn social and daily living skills. More than any activity, though, Camp Sight has provided children with friendships and memories to last a lifetime.