Veterans and First Responders

Today, just after Memorial Day, we’ll learn the story of a WWII airman from Williamsport whose remains were finally identified last year. He'll be laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery this summer.

The Chaleng Summit, in its 32nd year, is an annual gathering organized by the Wilkes-Barre VA to allow veterans to connect with multiple resources in one place. This year’s summit focused on outreach to veterans experiencing homelessness.

There’s a new park coming to the riverfront in Scranton, and the head of the Department of Veterans Affairs says cutting 80,000 jobs is just a goal - congressional democrats are not satisfied with that answer.

Homelessness is a huge issue facing veterans, both locally and nationally. In Scranton, St. Francis Commons provides housing for unhoused veterans while helping them get back on their feet.

Across the region on Wednesday, communities paused to remember the terrorist attacks that took place 23 years ago.

Iraq War veteran Sgt. Ryan Hayslip walked through Williamsport and South Williamsport to raise awareness of veteran and first-responder mental health struggles

Runners raised thousands of dollars for homeless veterans and first responders in Saturday’s 5K.

Ryan Hayslip will walk 24 hours straight to spread awareness for veteran and first responder mental health