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Since 1995, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has provided hundreds of thousands books to children. Local interest in the program has grown since the legendary singer's passing.

Today, Pa. health insurers want to raise rates next year - but thousands of residents are already grappling with rising costs. And, we’ll learn about controlled burns in the latest News Voices.

La Festa Italiana celebrates its 50th anniversary this weekend in downtown Scranton. And the Tunkhannock community is remembering a family who died in a car crash last weekend.

A Berwick woman’s fitness journey took her to Scotland in August to lift the legendary Dinnie Stones. And a retired engineer will debut a special replica at this year’s Railfest.

Gravel cyclists seeking trails now have over 30 routes and 2,000 miles to ride in the Endless Mountains. And, Geisinger will expand its School of Nursing to Scranton.

A study that used data from Geisinger’s MyCode genetic database identified a gene mutation that could lead to new treatments for obesity and cardiometabolic diseases. And Pennsylvania cattle producers are speaking out against President Trump’s effort to lower beef prices.

Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo wants to see the person who stole U.S. and county flags from the courthouse lawn prosecuted. And Scranton's mayor wants a hearing on PPL Electric's project to upgrade 100-year-old transmission lines.

St. Cats and Dogs of Nay Aug Zoo will host its sixth annual Paws in the Park: Family Fun Day & Adoption Event this Saturday. And, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport has a new leader.

A new poll shows Pennsylvania voters are deeply unhappy and pessimistic about the economy - and they’re blaming President Trump.

Pennsylvania reported two measles-related deaths on Tuesday. They’re the first in the country this year and the first in the state in 35 years.

Between Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Chris Wright, the U.S. Secretary of Energy, the region was politically busy on Monday. And we've got some back-to-school reading recommendations in the latest Bookmarks.

Federal investigators have retrieved data cards from a Pennsylvania state police helicopter and Cessna plane that collided at a small airport near Carlisle last week, killing the plane’s pilot and injuring two troopers.

A state trooper from Moosic was one of two troopers injured in a helicopter crash this week, and the Wright Center opens a new location in Carbondale.

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson made his second visit to northeast Pennsylvania in four months to promote congressman Rob Bresnahan’s reelection campaign. And one Archbald resident says Gov. Shapiro's executive order on data centers doesn't go far enough.

The Little League Baseball World Series kicked off Tuesday in Lycoming County at the Grand Slam Parade. And Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro signs an executive order to regulate data center development.

Local leadership celebrated growth under Tenor Health Foundation's ownership during a ceremonial reopening at Regional Hospital Monday morning. And more than a dozen current and former Penn State students face drug trafficking charges.

Republicans have made crime in Scranton into an issue as they try to thwart Mayor Paige Cognetti’s bid for Congress. But the statistics don’t show an increase in serious crime during Cognetti’s tenure.

It's Friday, Aug. 14. Let's get Up to Date.

Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania and ActionTogether NEPA held a press conference in Stroudsburg to demand action on skyrocketing energy and gas prices, while urging for the protection of natural resources.

Scranton WWII veteran known for his musical arrangements dies, a new name for the RailRiders and Pa. sues TikTok. It's Wednesday, Aug. 12. Let's get Up to Date.

Petitioners seeking to repeal Luzerne County's anti-discrimination ordinance or put it to a referendum submitted more than 15,000 signatures on Monday, organizer Walter Griffith said.

Lackawanna County residents lined up to plead with commissioners to fund a study that would analyze the air-quality and health impacts of the data center industry. The commissioners are on board to do a study, but squabbled over the cost of it, who would do it and what it would accomplish.

A fire in Shavertown Wednesday morning left one man dead, marking Luzerne County’s third fatal house fire in four days.

People of all different faiths and backgrounds recently explored the idea of America from sea to shining sea. In the social hall of Temple Hesed in Scranton, a large group read the poem “America the Beautiful” – then discussed what it means to them.

Lackawanna County Commissioner Bill Gaughan received a $165,000 proposal for an independent, scientific study of the health impacts of proposed data centers and power plants. He wants his fellow commissioners to vote on funding the study.

Luzerne County’s new sheriff began her duties last week. She’s already made history as the first woman in the county to hold the position and the first hispanic woman to become sheriff statewide.

Hazleton’s past is now in the city’s future. The Hazleton Coal Mine tour project was announced during a special screening of WVIA’s upcoming documentary “The Secrets Beneath Hazleton.” An original VIA Short Take by Tim Novotney was the impetus for the project.

Scranton officials want Pennsylvania American Water to prioritize fixing a water main that broke twice in 10 days. Downtown businesses and government buildings had to close and residents were without water. In the meantime, the city will look for some sort of funding to help cover costs.

A century ago, the Pennsylvania Power and Light Company of Allentown – now PPL – dammed the Wallenpaupack River to provide hydroelectric power for the region. The project created Lake Wallenpaupack and generated not only electricity but also a $72 billion per year outdoor economy for the Poconos.

A second downtown Scranton water main break in less than two weeks again closed businesses and government buildings and forced residents to boil their water or find clean water elsewhere.

It's Monday, July 27. Today on Up to Date: state grants for farmers, summer program for students, Lackawanna County crime and Community Connections.

The East Region Junior Little League Softball Championship started Thursday in Nanticoke. The Pennsylvania State Major Baseball Tournament starts Monday in Jenkins Twp.

For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation and Wooldloch Resort have teamed up on a cancer respite center set to open on Woodloch's Pike County property in the fall of 2027.

Amid increased operating costs and declining enrollment, Wyoming Seminary eliminated the jobs of 22 employees while making plans for financial stability moving forward.

State rep. shares hopeful cancer outlook, Pennsylvania American Water rate hike is approved and beach read recommendations.

Pennsylvania is one of more than 30 states that have reported cases of a parasitic infection that causes diarrhea. The state's Department of Health recorded 28 cases of cyclosporiasis so far this year. Two of those are in Northeast Pennsylvania.

A non-discrimination ordinance passed by Luzerne County Council in June is caught in a battle to either repeal it or put it up for a county-wide vote on whether or not to keep it. While county residents and officials trade petitions, lawsuits and challenges, the fate of the law is uncertain.

State police have charged a Susquehanna County man with shooting his uncle and two friends to death Monday in Great Bend Township.

Gov. Josh Shapiro portrays the state’s new budget as another example of Republicans and Democrats teaming up to “get stuff done.”

Pennsylvania lawmakers may have missed their July 1st deadline, but over the weekend they agreed to a $50.8 billion state budget.

Farmers markets across the region are open for the season. And, an update on the state budget, which is now more than a week late.

Fellow police officers, family, friends, even the governor gathered Wednesday to celebrate the life of a state trooper who died in the line of duty last week.

The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce says the Big Boy generated some big numbers for the Scranton area during its two-week stay at the Steamtown National Historic Site.

Revelations that the tractor-trailer driver accused of striking and killing a state trooper on Interstate 81 in Northeast Pennsylvania was in the country illegally have put renewed focus on the requirements to obtain Commercial Driver's Licenses.

Luzerne County native Hunter Lacomis prepared for two years to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. The iconic trail spans over 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine.

A Massachusetts truck driver faces homicide by vehicle and several other charges in the death of a Pennsylvania state trooper on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County on Wednesday.

Since the 1930s a star has illuminated the knob overlooking the Milford Borough. In 2017, the National Park Service removed it. This year, the Pike County community and federal representatives worked together to restore the star ahead of the country’s semiquincentennial Saturday.

State Senators left Harrisburg on Tuesday, marking another year the state budget will miss the June 30th deadline.

WVIA News released its annual PA School Report Card analysis this week. This year's report focuses on literacy and how schools around the state are trying to catch up.

The federal government has made a definitive decision on whether to go ahead with its proposed immigration detention centers in Schuylkill and Berks counties. Congressman Dan Meuser got confirmation on Friday.