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Stay Up to Date with WVIA NewsWherever you're listening, tune in weekdays for the most interesting and important stories of the day from the WVIA Newsroom, brought to you by Morning Edition host, Sarah Scinto.

Episode Date
West Scranton High School dedicates memorial for classmates gone 'too soon'
Jun 05, 2026
State downgrades Wayne County child protection agency's license
Jun 04, 2026
Health officials urge prevention during tick spike
Jun 03, 2026
Gov. candidate Garritty calls for 'pause' on data center development
Jun 02, 2026
Street medicine clinic serves Scranton patients
Jun 01, 2026
Mine cleanup legislation introduced
May 29, 2026
Shapiro meets Archbald residents, announces finalized data center development standards
May 28, 2026
U.S. Secretary of Ag signs disaster declaration for Pa. farmers during NEPA visit
May 27, 2026
New community garden springs up in Kingston
May 26, 2026
Story of WWII love, postwar loss told in new book about Nanticoke family's treasured letters
May 25, 2026
Lackawanna County restaurants offer Dementia Friendly Dining
May 22, 2026
Williamsport voters approve Home Rule study - what comes next?
May 21, 2026
Primary Election results for Pa. state house, senate
May 20, 2026
What to expect on Primary Election Day in NEPA
May 19, 2026
June bike tour aims to showcase Northeast Pa.
May 18, 2026
Fine Arts Fiesta open in Wilkes-Barre for 70th year
May 15, 2026
Immigration in NEPA
May 14, 2026
Pennsylvania supports mothers with 5-year maternal health plan
May 13, 2026
National immigration clash plays out in divided Northeast and Central Pa.
May 12, 2026
Scranton family donates AED machines to youth leagues, will lead heart walk
May 11, 2026
Misericordia joins schools partnering with Pa. State Police
May 08, 2026
How to celebrate Northeast Pa. for 570Day
May 07, 2026
NEPA hospital leaders reflect on three months under Tenor ownership
May 06, 2026
Bill named for Scranton detective passes Pa. Senate
May 05, 2026
State senate bill would increase penalties for people who attempt to murder law enforcement officers
May 04, 2026
NEPA residents, officials experience royal visit
May 01, 2026
Union Pacific 'Big Boy' locomotive to make Scranton stop
Apr 30, 2026
Master Gardeners say plan your vegetable garden now
Apr 29, 2026
PennDOT: avoid I-81 this week in Lackawanna, Luzerne counties
Apr 28, 2026
Improvements planned for Little League complex in South Williamsport
Apr 27, 2026
Scranton Mayor presents positive outlook in 2026 State of the City address
Apr 24, 2026
'Pocono Pony' launches multi-million dollar expansion
Apr 23, 2026
Biological aunt charged in death of Wilkes-Barre teen
Apr 22, 2026
Commonwealth Court finds Pa.'s Medicaid abortion ban unconstitutional
Apr 21, 2026
Rural Health leaders wary of shortfalls despite Rural Health Transformation funds
Apr 20, 2026
Williamsport Catholic school will switch to four-day school week
Apr 17, 2026
As autism rates soar, NEPA schools, communities respond with new programs
Apr 16, 2026
Pa. state House passes two measures on data center regulation
Apr 15, 2026
Diocese of Scranton bishop 'saddened' over Trump's comments about pope
Apr 14, 2026
After Artemis II, NEPA enthusiasts hope for more interest in astronomy
Apr 13, 2026
Lehigh debates joining juvenile detention center that could include Lackawanna, other counties
Apr 10, 2026
Hundreds of pigeons rescued from Wilkes-Barre home
Apr 09, 2026
NEPA's Endless Mountains region one step closer to national recognition
Apr 08, 2026
Officials, DA push for bans on kratom sales and possession in Scranton
Apr 07, 2026
Diocese of Scranton welcomes more than 300 new Catholics over Easter weekend
Apr 06, 2026
Lackawanna College cadets to get real-world experience with Scranton Police
Apr 03, 2026
Lackawanna County Commissioners postpone vote on policy dealing with ICE agents
Apr 02, 2026
Former MLB player waives preliminary hearing in Pike County drug case
Apr 01, 2026
Penn College cancels remainder of baseball season
Mar 31, 2026
As partial shutdown continues, AVP employees try to help TSA agents
Mar 30, 2026
Former U.S. Sen. Bob Casey bashes President Trump during Scranton speech
Mar 27, 2026
Pennsylvania joins multistate lawsuit over major environmental rollback
Mar 26, 2026
Rate case settlement would protect electricity customers from data center costs
Mar 25, 2026
During March Madness, public officials and experts seek solutions for online gambling impact
Mar 24, 2026
Neighborhood 'micro' hospital open in Poconos
Mar 23, 2026
Data center concerns prompt regime change in Archbald
Mar 20, 2026
University of Scranton women's basketball team compete in Final Four
Mar 19, 2026
Crisis center opens residential program in Wayne County
Mar 18, 2026
Greater Scranton Black Diamonds Pipe Band marches on after 2025 accident
Mar 17, 2026
O'Brien sisters share shepherd's pie recipe for St. Patrick's Day
Mar 16, 2026
U.S. small business administrator stops in Dickson City
Mar 13, 2026
Cognetti blasts Bresnahan as congressional campaign heats up
Mar 12, 2026
Following gold medal victory, girls try hockey in Wilkes-Barre
Mar 11, 2026
Center for Rural Pa. finds state's maternity health desert growing
Mar 10, 2026
New poll shows economy could be weakness for GOP in midterms
Mar 09, 2026
State elected officials support data center legislation
Mar 06, 2026
Family questions WBPD not seeking Amber Alert for La'Niyah Clark
Mar 05, 2026
Carbon County community passes regulations for data centers
Mar 04, 2026
What to know about measles infections and prevention in Pa.
Mar 03, 2026
Loved ones honor La'Niyah 'Lala' Clark with candlelight vigil
Mar 02, 2026
Gov. Josh Shapiro visits Pike County mosque after gunman fired on building
Feb 27, 2026
Family of missing teen faults Wilkes-Barre police for lack of urgency in search
Feb 26, 2026
Luzerne County DA connects investigation of human remains to case of missing Wilkes-Barre teen
Feb 25, 2026
Officials hear from public on proposed Scranton-to-NYC passenger train
Feb 24, 2026
Travel school nurse programs aims to ease shortage in Lackawanna County
Feb 23, 2026
Tioga and Lycoming County rail trail named Pa.'s Trail of the Year
Feb 20, 2026
Pike County senior living facility under investigation for alleged medical neglect
Feb 19, 2026
Men involved in ambush of Scranton Police detective will spend decades in prison
Feb 18, 2026
Carbon County facility is world's largest indoor producer of lettuce
Feb 17, 2026
Luzerne County house fires claim three lives
Feb 16, 2026
Dickson City hospital partially reopens nine days after fire
Feb 13, 2026
Montrose coach is league's first woman to coach varsity boys basketball
Feb 12, 2026
Shapiro praises first responders after Dickson City hospital fire
Feb 11, 2026
Pa. Fish and Boat says stay off the ice on rivers
Feb 10, 2026
More PA residents with disabilities can save with PA ABLE
Feb 09, 2026
Dickson City hospital remains closed after massive fire
Feb 06, 2026
Residents fear negative impacts on water resources as data centers are proposed across Northeast Pa.
Feb 05, 2026
Shapiro pushes for more housing, higher minimum wage in budget address
Feb 04, 2026
Jessup ferret draws hundreds to inaugural Groundhog Day event
Feb 03, 2026
Tenor Health closes deal to purchase three CHS NEPA hospitals
Feb 02, 2026
NEPA restaurant owner creates regional French onion soup contest
Jan 30, 2026
Pa. Health Department OKs sale of three NEPA hospitals to Tenor Health
Jan 29, 2026
Tenor Health: NEPA hospital purchase still under state health department review
Jan 28, 2026
Frigid temperatures on the way this week, region still warming overall
Jan 27, 2026
Law enforcement, advocates tackle human trafficking in Northeast and Central Pa.
Jan 26, 2026
UP TO DATE: Dispute breaks out over Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Lackawanna County reveals new weather predicting ‘groundhog’
Jan 23, 2026
RFK Jr. launches 'Take Back Your Health' tour in Harrisburg, Shapiro pushes back
Jan 22, 2026
Wayne County Commissioners halt plans on agricultural innovation center
Jan 21, 2026
Volunteers, Lt. Gov. Davis donate nearly 200 blankets in honor of MLK
Jan 20, 2026
Gov. Shapiro talks substance abuse, prevention in Tunkhannock
Jan 19, 2026
Pa. Farm Show draws thousands from across the state
Jan 16, 2026
Art and memorabilia theft ring member gets four years in prison
Jan 15, 2026
Northwestern Pa. maternity care desert grows
Jan 14, 2026
PSU study finds melanoma 'hot spot' in Central Pa.
Jan 13, 2026
Lancaster County body theft suspect under investigation for Luzerne County thefts
Jan 12, 2026
Pennsylvania Farm Show starts Saturday
Jan 09, 2026
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to shut down in May
Jan 08, 2026
Routine meeting highlights rift among Lackawanna County Dems
Jan 07, 2026
Shapiro, McCormick, Fetterman on U.S. capture of Venezuela's Maduro
Jan 06, 2026
South Carolina man to face homicide charges in death of Scranton girlfriend
Jan 05, 2026
Coffee Inclusive offers training, employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Jan 02, 2026
Pa. state troopers accuse top brass of retaliation
Jan 01, 2026
Take a First Day Hike across NEPA to celebrate the New Year
Dec 31, 2025
Polka legend John 'Stanky' Stankovic dies at 89
Dec 30, 2025
Retiring WVIA host George Graham reflects on half-century on the air
Dec 29, 2025
WVIA News kicks off 2025 YEAR IN REVIEW
Dec 26, 2025
Waymart's 'Saint Nick' featured on HGTV for holiday display
Dec 24, 2025
Budget fight cost Pa. millions in federal infrastructure funding
Dec 23, 2025
NEPA officials take a look at 'Data Center Alley'
Dec 22, 2025
Pa. joins multi-state lawsuit against Uber
Dec 19, 2025
Bird flu back in Pa. 'likely' kills 400 snow geese
Dec 18, 2025
VP Vance touts economic outlook in Lehigh Valley visit
Dec 17, 2025
Pike County gets first primary, immediate care center
Dec 16, 2025
UPMC rural residency trains doctors to serve rural areas
Dec 15, 2025
Penn State faculty can vote to unionize next year
Dec 12, 2025
Wilkes-Barre, Scranton find new partners to offer shelter on coldest nights
Dec 11, 2025
Trump touts economic progress in Poconos appearance
Dec 10, 2025
Penn State names new head football coach, Trump to speak in Monroe County
Dec 09, 2025
Oz, Bresnahan, McCormick talk healthcare in separate NEPA visits
Dec 08, 2025
Trump to visit NEPA, talk about economy
Dec 05, 2025
Pa. State Rep. secures $5 million for neurodegenerative disease research after losing his father to ALS
Dec 04, 2025
Shapiro to lead Chesapeake Bay conservation partnership
Dec 03, 2025
NEPA's Middleswarth chip-eating champion crowned
Dec 02, 2025
Toyota of Scranton to raise money and boost blood supply this Giving Tuesday
Dec 01, 2025
Geisinger Life Flight crew helps more than 400 patients each month
Nov 28, 2025
Ballet Theatre of Scranton celebrates 50 years of 'The Nutcracker'
Nov 27, 2025
Welby sworn in as Lackawanna County Commissioner, Woodlands resort shut down
Nov 26, 2025
Religious retreat proposal sparks tense, hours-long hearing
Nov 25, 2025
Medical students ensure no one dies alone in NEPA hospice centers
Nov 24, 2025
NEPA Teens go to 'Hadestown' in two productions of Tony-winning musical
Nov 21, 2025
University of Scranton women's basketball scores 'improbable' win over Division I Pitt
Nov 20, 2025
PPL Electric Utilities wants to raise rates
Nov 19, 2025
Remains stolen from mausoleum in Luzerne County
Nov 18, 2025
Temple University dental campus coming to downtown Tamaqua
Nov 17, 2025
Historic Scranton Electric Building to be new Fidelity Bank headquarters
Nov 14, 2025
Shapiro signs $50.1 billion state budget
Nov 13, 2025
Pa. lawmakers close to budget deal, could end months-long impasse
Nov 12, 2025
Pa. still without a state budget as federal government could reopen
Nov 11, 2025
NEPA boxing gyms help people with Parkinson's disease fight back
Nov 10, 2025
Shapiro packs groceries as SNAP remains in limbo
Nov 07, 2025
Lackawanna County DA investigating alleged paper ballot tampering
Nov 06, 2025
Democrats win big in state, local elections
Nov 05, 2025
SNAP benefits partially restored as Pa. pledges millions to food banks
Nov 04, 2025
Honesdale homeowner uncovers cemetery history
Nov 03, 2025
SNAP benefits on pause, food pantries and residents feel the squeeze
Oct 31, 2025
Lackawanna County Commissioner candidates tussle over campaign contributions
Oct 30, 2025
Congolese refugees grow crops and community in Scranton
Oct 29, 2025
Amid protest, Sacco assumes chair of Lackawanna County Board of Commissioners
Oct 28, 2025
Tenor Health signs purchase agreement with CHS for Wilkes-Barre, Scranton hospitals
Oct 27, 2025
Literary spirits will haunt Bloomsburg Public Library this weekend
Oct 24, 2025
Sacco sworn in as new Lackawanna County Commissioner
Oct 23, 2025
ESU football coach who is blind inspires team to look at game differently
Oct 22, 2025
State Supreme Court rules again in battle to replace a Lackawanna County Commissioner
Oct 21, 2025
NEPA, Central Pa. food banks rely on donations as state, federal funding impacted
Oct 20, 2025
Scranton mayoral candidates debate crime, city streets
Oct 17, 2025
Lackawanna County commissioners propose budget that keeps property taxes the same
Oct 16, 2025
Balmer pleads guilty in arson attack at Pa. governor's mansion
Oct 15, 2025
NEPA coffee shops raise prices to deal with rising costs, tariffs
Oct 14, 2025
Penn State fires football coach James Franklin
Oct 13, 2025
Wyoming Valley Challenger baseball team honored in Harrisburg
Oct 10, 2025
State blames Luzerne County for sending some voters two mail-in ballots
Oct 09, 2025
Officials say state system sent duplicate mail-in ballots to some Luzerne County voters
Oct 08, 2025
Pets blessed for St. Francis, Lackawanna County may avoid large tax hike
Oct 07, 2025
Arts for Life promotes aging creatively in West Scranton
Oct 06, 2025
Third Democrat jumps in race for Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District
Oct 03, 2025
A 58-year-old college freshman joins Lycoming College football team
Oct 02, 2025
NEPA advocates, doctors disagree with Trump admin.'s link between Tylenol and autism
Oct 01, 2025
One dead in Wayne County gated community shooting
Sep 30, 2025
Appeals court says special election for Lackawanna County Commissioner can happen
Sep 29, 2025
PA Democrats: TikTok investor spending big on judge retention vote
Sep 26, 2025
Pa. joins legal fight over food-stamp recipient data
Sep 25, 2025
Artists wanted for NEPA native seed packet design
Sep 24, 2025
Celebrating fathers in Luzerne County
Sep 23, 2025
College pantries aim to break stigma surrounding food insecurity for NEPA students
Sep 22, 2025
Trump admin. threatens food-stamp funding if Pa. doesn't share personal data
Sep 19, 2025
Three police officers killed, two wounded in York County shooting
Sep 18, 2025
Lackawanna County Democrats try again to block special election for commissioner
Sep 17, 2025
Questions remain over federal funds for rural healthcare
Sep 16, 2025
Luzerne County student raising money for native Ukraine
Sep 15, 2025
Lackawanna County Commissioner candidates chosen
Sep 12, 2025
Effort to replace Lackawanna County Commissioner back in court
Sep 11, 2025
Lackawanna College expanding skilled trade courses, satellite centers
Sep 10, 2025
Sickle cell hotline connects patients with care
Sep 09, 2025
Lackawanna County still without new commissioner
Sep 08, 2025
Sacco named new Lackawanna County Commissioner but Pa. Supreme Court delays appointment
Sep 05, 2025
E-bikes, e-scooters cause headaches for trail operators and police
Sep 04, 2025
Lackawanna County Dems want to block special election for new commissioner
Sep 03, 2025
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti will run for 8th Congressional District seat
Sep 02, 2025
Special election approved to fill vacant Lackawanna County commissioner seat
Sep 01, 2025
How to talk to children about gun violence after Minnesota school shooting
Aug 29, 2025
Scranton native, Navy sailor killed after D-Day invasion will be laid to rest
Aug 28, 2025
Forever chemicals, data center meetings planned
Aug 27, 2025
Pa. budget still overdue, Mastriano mulls second run for governor
Aug 26, 2025
Dreams come true for Luzerne County Little League players
Aug 25, 2025
Pittston Tomato Festival on this weekend, Miss Pennsylvania visits Luzerne County alma mater
Aug 22, 2025
Scranton-area farmers protest cuts to climate change funds
Aug 21, 2025
Pennsylvanians could face higher health insurance costs
Aug 20, 2025
Pa. Treasurer Stacy Garrity running for governor
Aug 19, 2025
Shapiro discusses proposed hospital sales in Nanticoke
Aug 18, 2025
Social Security union members and leaders rally in Plains Twp. to fully staff the administration
Aug 15, 2025
Shapiro says no to redistricting, state budget still undecided
Aug 14, 2025
State budget impasse continues
Aug 13, 2025
WVIA News to report live from Little League World Series parade
Aug 12, 2025
Pennsylvania reports two human cases of West Nile virus
Aug 11, 2025
Two dead, two Pa. state troopers wounded in Susquehanna County shooting
Aug 08, 2025
Wilkes-Barre honors new U.S. Citizens
Aug 07, 2025
Lackawanna County farm provides education on bees
Aug 06, 2025
Daycare students meet senior pen pals, railroad merge under consideration
Aug 05, 2025
Rural health clinic braces for Medicaid changes, closure possible
Aug 04, 2025
Bresnahan still trading stocks, wants a blind trust
Aug 01, 2025
Why Scranton has invested millions in city parks
Jul 31, 2025
Gov. Josh Shapiro joins lawsuit over Planned Parenthood funding
Jul 30, 2025
McDade Park pool still closed, Lackawanna county sues construction company
Jul 29, 2025
Tamaqua dental campus hopes to address rural dentistry access
Jul 28, 2025
Beekeeper donates thousands of bees to replace stolen Keystone College colony
Jul 25, 2025
Gov. Shapiro calls supporters of transgender athlete ban 'extremist legislators.'
Jul 24, 2025
ICE arrests co-owner of three NEPA restaurants
Jul 23, 2025
Band cut from summer concert series claims cancelation was political
Jul 22, 2025
Temple Dental to start rural dentistry track, open Tamaqua campus
Jul 21, 2025
U.S. House passes cuts to NPR, PBS
Jul 18, 2025
Vance touts Trump tax cuts in West Pittston, avoids Medicaid
Jul 17, 2025
JD Vance visits West Pittston
Jul 16, 2025
Northeast and Central Pennsylvania face flash flooding
Jul 15, 2025
Local team prepares for Little League World Series Challenger Exhibition Game next month
Jul 14, 2025
Comcast, Scranton nonprofit, give away laptops to increase digital literacy
Jul 11, 2025
Keystone Mission’s executive director steps down early
Jul 10, 2025
Sources: Meuser will not run for Pa. Governor
Jul 09, 2025
New cancer center open in Dickson City, Lackawanna County
Jul 08, 2025
Teacher's union president retires after 56 years with Scranton School District
Jul 07, 2025
Purple Heart recipient brings story of survival, hope to high schoolers
Jul 04, 2025
Cancer screenings for Wilkes-Barre, Scranton firefighters raise awareness of risk
Jul 03, 2025
Pa. lawmakers sound off as "Big Beautiful Bill" passes U.S. Senate
Jul 02, 2025
Rural health leaders, Pa. Health Secretary sound alarm on proposed Medicaid cuts
Jul 01, 2025
Legislators to miss state budget deadline
Jun 30, 2025
Lackawanna College athletics to join NCAA Division II
Jun 27, 2025
Keystone Mission closing two centers, including Wilkes-Barre overnight shelter
Jun 26, 2025
Despite heat, Berwick teens feed community
Jun 25, 2025
Back Mountain gardens host tours this weekend
Jun 24, 2025
Literacy lagging in Pa. schools
Jun 23, 2025
Scranton celebrates Juneteenth with block party
Jun 20, 2025
Local animal shelters struggle with record surrenders, rising medical costs
Jun 19, 2025
Family planning funding on pause, impacts NEPA maternal health organization
Jun 18, 2025
'No Kings' rallies in NEPA, Keystone Mission to downsize shelters
Jun 17, 2025
Pa. Republicans applaud climate rollbacks
Jun 16, 2025
Pa. Health Secretary criticizes Medicaid cuts, church closes in South Scranton
Jun 13, 2025
Age Friendly celebration gathers resources for older adults
Jun 12, 2025
PA Republicans endorse Trump sending troops to Los Angeles
Jun 11, 2025
Prison inmates care for fellow inmates with hospice training
Jun 10, 2025
Re-entry help, "redemption" from Union County nonprofit
Jun 09, 2025
Gov. Shapiro sues USDA, Cartwright bows out of 2026 congressional race
Jun 06, 2025
Farmers market vouchers delayed, Cartwright not seeking re-election
Jun 05, 2025
Century-old stained glass gets new life for Scranton city hall
Jun 04, 2025
PA Senators split on budget bill, Keystone College gets new owner
Jun 03, 2025
ICE arrests at Honesdale restaurant
Jun 02, 2025
PSU Wilkes-Barre to close - what does that mean for students?
May 30, 2025
Battling truancy with Dungeons and Dragons
May 29, 2025
Dickson City council member killed in weekend crash
May 28, 2025
Lost Williamsport WWII Airman identified, will be laid to rest
May 27, 2025
The latest in the saga to replace a Lackawanna County Commissioner
May 26, 2025
Penn State Wilkes-Barre to close after trustee vote
May 23, 2025
Gov. Shapiro visits Scranton elementary school
May 22, 2025
2025 Primary Results: candidates for Scranton mayor set
May 21, 2025
PA's first advocacy center for older adults on the way in Scranton
May 20, 2025
NEPA schools, colleges address teacher shortage
May 19, 2025
Four days of art, music and food at Wilkes-Barre's Fine Arts Fiesta
May 16, 2025
Wilkes-Barre trains future teachers amid shortage
May 15, 2025
Penn State recommends closing Wilkes-Barre campus
May 14, 2025
PA-based Rite Aid pharmacy in bankruptcy process
May 13, 2025
PA Primary election is next week
May 12, 2025
First U.S.-born pope elected
May 09, 2025
Police: Hazleton murder suspect captured
May 08, 2025
VA Secretary testifies on potential layoffs
May 07, 2025
DA: Hazleton murder suspect on the run, considered dangerous
May 06, 2025
Remember a 'lost' NFL victory in Pottsville
May 05, 2025
Hazleton hopes to train more teachers
May 02, 2025
'We Are' - Penn State students rally for regional campuses
May 01, 2025
Commonwealth University President to step down
Apr 30, 2025
Scranton Republican voters mailed wrong primary ballots
Apr 29, 2025
Recovery services face funding threats
Apr 28, 2025
Scranton church added to national historic register
Apr 25, 2025
Students with autism serve the city for a day
Apr 24, 2025
Century-old city hall restored
Apr 23, 2025
Local Catholic leaders reflect on meetings with Pope Francis
Apr 22, 2025
Pope Francis passes away at age 88
Apr 21, 2025
Lithuanian egg art tradition lives in Columbia County
Apr 18, 2025
Volunteers needed to give cancer patients a ride
Apr 17, 2025
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