Roger and Bob are talking hoops in the WVIA Podcast Studio after an emotional week for fans in Northeast Pennsylvania. Bob was in New York State on Monday as Syracuse University celebrated recently appointed men's basketball coach Gerry McNamara. Also: University of Scranton honors the Lady Royals, Wilkes/Barre Scranton Penguins and more.
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The University of Scranton hosted representatives from advocacy organizations to discuss the recent report, 'The High Cost of AI: How Data Centers are Reshaping Pennsylvania's Energy Landscape.' -
Former Major League Baseball player Lenny Dykstra waived his right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday on drug-related charges in Pike County. -
UGI Utilities natural gas customers can weigh in on the utility’s latest request for higher rates at public hearings Wednesday in Luzerne County. -
Scranton-area soccer fans will be able to celebrate and watch the 2026 World Cup on Courthouse Square this summer. Gov. Josh Shapiro announced last week that Scranton’s Courthouse Square will be one of three Pennsylvania World Cup Fan Zones during the FIFA World Cup. -
The Archbald Mountain Open House, previously scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, will be rescheduled. 'We are working to identify a new date and location and will notify the community as soon as those details are confirmed,' PPL said in an email. -
By the time firefighters arrived, fire was consuming John G. Kollra's West Scranton home Saturday. The coroner found Kollra died of burns and inhaling smoke. -
Saturday marked the third 'No Kings' rally to protest the Trump Administration. -
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport organized a drive to collect food, gift cards, pet food, toiletries and household supplies to aid TSA agents working without pay for six weeks. -
Over 200 residents stood up and cheered Friday afternoon as Archbald Borough Council denied a data center developer a permit to construct an 18-building campus next to a borough park. -
Pennsylvania College of Technology canceled its baseball season this week after an investigation. The Williamsport school did not provide information about what prompted the investigation, but stated that it has led to changes to the coaching staff and team roster. -
During a lecture Thursday in Scranton, former U.S. Sen. Bob Casey outlined "grave concerns" about the nation's future. They include President Trump's attacks on judges and press freedom. -
A bill in the state House would allow the PIAA to establish separate playoff systems and championships for boundary and non-boundary schools.
News Briefs
- State funding announced for Horton Street improvement projects in Wilkes-Barre
- Jones to remain on primary election ballot for state rep seat
- UPDATED: Coroner identifies man, 56, declared dead after being pulled from Lackawanna River
- Pennsylvania State Police: Man, 23, killed in Pike County 'officer-involved' shooting
- Cherry Ridge Twp. YMCA hearing rescheduled due to weather
- John Legend to perform at Wilkes-Barre’s F.M. Kirby Center in May
- Viewmont Mall evacuated for natural gas leak
- Wilkes-Barre residents encouraged to report potholes
- Lackawanna College names new football coach
- Wilkes-Barre's Horton Street reopens to traffic after months of closure
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