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Cordaro and Munchak: How They Got Here Video

Bob Cordaro and A.J. Munchak surprised the political community in 2003 when they upset the long-time... more
Munchak Vows to Fight Corruption Charges Video

Lackawanna County Minority Commissioner A.J. Munchak has been meeting with federal agents behind... more
Cordaro, Munchak Named in Federal Indictment Video

A federal corruption investigation that has already targeted more than 20 people in Luzerne County... more
Man Gets Jail for Stealing Investments Video

A man who stole thousands from his family and friends is headed to jail. more
Doherty Sues City Council Members Video

A fight over Scranton's budget has gone to court. more
Volunteers Pick Scranton for Spring Break Video

It's not a typical spring break destination for college kids, but a busload of students from... more
Scranton Fire Department Mascot Sworn In Video

Scranton's Fire Department added a new member Monday, and while you won't see him fighting fires... more
U.S. Attorney to Talk About Corruption Investigation

The U.S. Attorney has scheduled a news conference Tuesday to talk about the on-going corruption... more
Wind, Rain, Snowmelt Cause Troubles

Heavy wind and rain mixed with the melting snow pack caused some problems in parts of Northeastern... more
Scranton Party Starts Well Before Parade Day

Come Saturday downtown Scranton will be sea of green as the 49th annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade... more
Former Fireman Sentenced for Theft Video

A volunteer firefighter in Lackawanna County was sentenced Friday after he pleaded guilty to charges... more
Preparing for a Rainy Parade Day Video

Crews spent Friday morning setting up extra tents in Scranton in case it rains on Saturday's Saint... more
Defense Contractor Cuts Jobs Video

Newswatch 16 has learned Thursday defense contractor BAE Systems in Jessup eliminated 82 jobs. more
New Restaurant at PNC Field Video

There are just a few weeks to go before the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees season opener at PNC Field... more
New School to Open in Lackawanna County

A new school for special needs students opened its doors Wednesday in Throop to show people what... more
Signs Alert Parade-goers to Party Consequences Video

Parade day is just three days away and people and businesses are preparing for Scranton's biggest... more
Warm Weather Beckons Workers Outside Video

With comfortable conditions spilling over into the new work week, many people were outside Monday... more
New Scranton Restaurant Opens Saturday Video

A new restaurant will open its doors for the Saint Patrick's Day parade in downtown Scranton but... more
Garage Fire an Accident

A fire that heavily damaged an auto body shop in Lackawanna County was ruled an accident. more
Puppies Doing Well after Rescue from Kentucky Video

A Border Collie and her three puppies are doing well after a woman from Wayne County saved them from... more
Woman Gets Prison Time for Burglary, Robbery Video

The woman who stole a gun from a state trooper's home learned her punishment Monday in Lackawanna... more
Roaches Close Scranton Magistrate's Office Video

Scranton District Judge Robert Russell's office has been closed for about a month now, even after... more
Priest Arrested On Drug Charges Dies

A priest from Lackawanna County recently arrested on drug charges has died. more
Taxpayers React to Sorvino Movie Delay Video

There has been some fallout from a Newswatch 16 reporton actor, director Paul Sorvino and the... more
Scranton Toyota Dealer Confident in Fix Video

The manager of Toyota Scion of Scranton said Thursday he is still confident in the fix he's been... more
Scranton Businessman Convicted of Fraud Video

A Scranton businessman on trial for bank fraud and money laundering was found guilty Thursday in... more
Improved Technology, More Arrests in Scranton Video

A woman is in trouble for using a stolen credit card in Lackawanna County. Police say she turned... more
Where's "The Trouble with Cali?" Video

Several years ago Lackawanna County taxpayers helped actor and director Paul Sorvino finance $500,... more
Garbage Truck Fire Closes Ramp

The morning rush was brought to a halt for a short time Tuesday when a garbage truck caught fire... more
House Fire Ruled Arson, Owner Arrested Video

The husband of a woman who had to be rescued from her burning home in Moosic Tuesday morning is... more
Clearing Snow a Big Task Video

Three days after the storm hit workers at Toyota Scion of Scranton are still clearing off their 10-... more
New Bishop Thanks Parishioners Video

On Tuesday it was announced that Monsignor Joseph Bambera will become the tenth bishop in the... more
Fallen Marine Laid to Rest Video

There was a final tribute Saturday to a young Marine who gave his life serving our country. more
Snow Causes Roof Collapse Video

The heavy layer of snow that fell the past two days took its toll on the roof of a horse barn and... more
Cooperation Clears the Snow Video

People spent the day Friday digging out in Lackawanna County, trying to clear sidewalks, driveways... more
No Mail Delivery for Some Video

The U.S. Postal Service has a reputation for delivering the mail, no matter what the weather, but... more
PPL Ready for Trouble

PPL crews may be hitting the roads soon. more
Snow Slows Traffic on Area Interstates Video

The winter weather has lead to some restrictions on interstates in our area. more
Lackawanna County Ready for the Storm Video

Snow has been falling most of the day in Lackawanna County, keeping plow crews big and small busy. more
Fallen Marine Returns Home Video

Family and friends tearfully received the casket carrying a Marine killed in Afghanistan. more
Monsignor Bambera Talks About New Position Video

One day after Monsignor Joseph Bambera was named the next bishop of the Diocese of Scranton he did... more
Washington Plaza Work Underway Video

They have been vacant for three-and-a-half-years but work is now underway to redo public housing... more
Former Church Volunteer Faces Child Sex Charges Video

Child sex charges have been filed against a former volunteer student worker of a church in... more
Parishioners Proud of Bishop-elect Bambera Video

For the past three years, Bishop-elect Joseph Bambera served as pastor at St. Mary of Czestochowa in... more
Vatican Announces New Bishop in Diocese of Scranton Video

The Diocese of Scranton has a new bishop. more
Catholics React to New Bishop in Diocese of Scranton Video

For only the second time in the history of the Diocese of Scranton, a native of the area has been... more
Dunmore Residents Will Vote on Tax Increase Video

Some residents in Lackawanna County will have a say about whether they will be shelling out more... more
Mall Week - Viewmont Mall Video

The Viewmont Mall in Lackawanna County is where people have shopped 'til they dropped for more... more
New Bishop For Diocese of Scranton Video

On Tuesday morning, Pope Benedict XVI named Monsignor Joseph Bambera, 53, of Carbondale as the new... more
Stomach Bug Sweeps through High School Video

Some kind of stomach bug is racing through Scranton High School. Hundreds of students were absent... more
Former Firefighter Ordered to Trial Video

A former Scranton firefighter has been ordered to stand trial on arson charges. more
Child Sex Offender Sentenced

A man convicted of child sex charges in Lackawanna County will spend up to 34 years in prison. more
Parents Speak of Marine's Sacrifice

A family in Scranton is going through unthinkable pain. more
Local Marine Killed in Afghanistan

A Marine from our area is the latest casualty in the war on terror. more
Man Struck and Killed by Train

A man from Old Forge died early Saturyday morning after he was struck by a train. more
EPPI Debit Card Glitch Video

People out of work already have money issues and some find state-issued debit cards given to those... more
Lent Means Busy Pizza Shops

It's the first Friday of Lent, and the dough is flying at A Little Pizza Heaven on Boulevard... more
New Hotel for Lackawanna County

A new hotel in Lackawanna County is in the works and surrounding businesses are anxiously awaiting... more
Friends Raise Funds To Honor Fallen Army Nurse Video

Dozens of people turned out for a benefit in Lackawanna County honoring one the first American women... more
Doherty to Run for Mellow's Seat Video

As soon as State Senator Bob Mellow announced last week he was retiring from office, a number of... more
Former Store Clerk Charged with Theft Video

A convenience store worker from Lackawanna County was arrested Thursday and charged with setting... more
Missing Man Found

A man who had been missing from his home for two days has been found safe. more
Honoring a Vietnam Veteran Video

Forty-four years ago Thursday, a Lackawanna County native was one of the first women killed in the... more
Emergency Animal Hospital to Open Video

A new, 24-hour emergency animal hospital is almost ready to open in Lackawanna County. more
Warrant Issued For Store Clerk In Staged Robbery Video

Police in Dunmore call a robbery at a convenience store an inside job. Now they are looking for... more
Doherty Now Seeking State Senate Seat Video

Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty is switching gears. more
Apartment Building Fire Intentionally Set

A fire that chased 14 people from their homes Tuesday morning was no accident. more
Moses Taylor Hospital Cuts Jobs Video

Moses Taylor Hospital is in the process of layoffs. Hospital officials have just released... more
University of Scranton Student Robbed Video

A University of Scranton student told police Tuesday he was tied up and robbed in his home in the... more
Sweet Treats for Fat Tuesday Video

On this Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, bakeries across the area were busy baking paczkis... more
Two Hurt in Apartment Building Fire Video

One person jumped from a window to escape flames and smoke Tuesday morning in Scranton. more
Burgette Pleads Guilty to Endangering Children Video

A woman accused of allowing foreign exchange students to live in filth pleaded guilty Tuesday in... more
Brine: Helping or Hurting? Video

You may have seen PennDOT trucks preparing the roads Monday, spraying brine, or salt-water on the... more
Satellite TV Installer Charged with Theft Video

When somebody comes to your home to install something or fix an appliance, you'd like to think you... more
Pot Bellied Pigs Need Homes Video

An animal shelter in Lackawanna County hopes this will be the final chapter in a battle over 50... more
Dunmore Parks Fire Engine, Reduces Firefighters Video

As of Monday fewer firefighters will be responding to calls in Dunmore and one less fire engine will... more
Local Priest Arrested in Philadelphia

A Roman Catholic priest from Lackawanna County faces drug charges after being arrested in... more
Voters React to Rep. Smith's Unpaid Loan Video

Voters are weighing in on a Newswatch 16 investigative report on a state representative's failure to... more
Test Run for Marywood's Alarm System Video

A community in Lackawanna County may have heard some alarming sounds Friday afternoon, but some... more
Guilty Plea in Mail Fraud Case Video

A woman accused of neglecting foreign exchange students in Lackawanna County entered a guilty plea... more
Frosty Fun at Ice Festival Video

Some may be cursing the cold temperatures but in Lackawanna County folks are celebrating the ice.... more
The Smith Loan Video

If you get a loan from the bank for your home or car you are in trouble if you get a couple of... more
Multi-million Dollar Drug Ring Busted Video

State narcotics agents said they have broken up one of the largest cocaine and marijuana rings to... more
Accused Thief Abandons Child at Store Video

A Scranton man is charged with retail theft after leaving a five-year-old boy in a grocery store... more
Three Students Charged after Fight

Three Scranton High School students have been charged with assault after a fight. more
Senator Mellow to Retire Video

Senator Robert Mellow, a powerful Democratic state lawmaker from Lackawanna County, announced... more
University Offers Free Tax Preparation

The University of Scranton and the United Way of Lackawanna County kicked off the Volunteer Income... more
Tractor Trailer Crash Closes Highway

A tanker ran off a busy highway in Lackwanna County, closing part of the road and leading to an all-... more
Dog Dies in House Fire

A home in Scranton was badly damaged by fire Friday morning. more
Everhart Museum Opens LEGOS Exhibit Video

Call it a kid's or an adult's dream come true; making a living out of building stuff with LEGOS. more
Crashes Claim Two Lives

Two men are dead after two separate crashes in Lackawanna County. more
Fire Leaves Ten University Students Homeless Video

A fire that left 10 university students in Scranton without a place to live has been ruled an... more
Toyota Dealers Get Gas Pedal Fix Video

The parts to fix the gas pedals on recalled recalled Toyotas started arriving at dealerships in... more
Woman Gets Jail Time for Deadly DUI Video

A woman from Scranton was sentenced Wednesday afternoon to up to four years in jail after a deadly... more
Man Accused of Internet Luring

A man from the Moscow area is accused of using the internet to try to lure a minor into having sex. more
Exchange Program Coordinator Deals with Feds

A woman accused of letting foreign exchange students live in filthy conditions has agreed to plead... more
Scranton Councilman Staying Despite Pension Loss Video

Scranton city council met Tuesday night and the newest council member wanted to set the record... more
Life Sentence for Man Who Attacked Girl Video

The man who brutally raped a five-year-old girl in Lackawanna County learned Tuesday he'll spend the... more
Man Sentenced for Bat Attack

Jail time, house arrest and probation is the sentence for a man who used a baseball bat to attack... more
Frigid Fun Aids ARC Video

Temperatures were in the 20s Sunday, perfect weather for a swim in Lackawanna County, at least that'... more
Ground Broken for New Tower Video

It's out with the old and in with the new at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. more
Scranton Police Warn Hill Section Residents To Be Aware

Police are warning people who live in the hill section to be on alert after two people in that... more
Cinema Damaged by Fire Reopened Video

The curtain went up Friday at only movie theater in Scranton. more
One Hurt in School Van Crash

One child was hurt Thursday morning when a school van slid off the road in Scranton. more
Teens Lauded For Rescue Effort Video

Five teenagers were honored Wednesday for their help with a rescue at the scene of a wreck earlier... more
Electric City Reflects on President's Disapproval Ratings Video

President Obama's first State of the Union comes at a time when his approval ratings are on a steady... more
Lexus Owner: Done with Toyota Video

The top-selling car in the country is not selling. Toyota is suspending sales, stopping... more
Arson Charge Added to Assault Suspect Video

A man already locked up on charges he set his roommate on fire is now charged with torching a vacant... more
Bridge Project Starts with Bang Video

It's been a decade of planning and finally on Tuesday, heavy work officially started on a pair of... more
Two People Killed in Fire Video

State police are looking for the cause of a fire that killed a mother and son in Lackawanna County. more
Red Cross Prepares for Possible Flooding

The American Red Cross in Lackawanna County is loading up trucks with supplies in case emergency... more
Flames Destroy Garage Owned by Contractor Video

Massive flames destroyed a business late Saturday night in Lackawanna County. more
Police Look for Man Who Lured Child

Scranton Police released a sketch of the man they believed try to lure a child into a van in the... more
Robbery Suspect Arrested Video

A man police said is behind several armed robberies in our area is now in custody. more
Former Firefighter Released from Jail

A former Scranton firefighter charged Thursday with arson was locked up Friday. more
Rash of Break-ins at Small Businesses Video

Police are trying to determine if three break-ins in Scranton's Green Ridge section are connected. more
Former Firefighter Charged with Arson Video

A year-and-a-half after a massive blaze in Scranton investigators said they finally know who set it. more
Police: Man Set Woman on Fire Video

A woman has serious burns and a man is behind bars, accused of setting her on fire. more
Munchak, Cordaro to be Indicted?

There are new developments in a federal investigation into public corruption in Lackawanna County. more
Area Doctors Head to Haiti Video

There is yet another example of how people from our area are helping earthquake-ravaged Haiti. more
Scranton Residents Get False Garbage Bill Notices Video

More than 200 taxpayers may have received a notice from a collection agency they didn't deserve,... more
Pedaling for Haitian Relief Video

People in our area are continuing to pitch in to help the American Red Cross help those in Haiti. more
Accused Killer Pleads Guilty Video

There was tight security in and around the Lackawanna County courthouse Tuesday for the hearing of a... more
Abington Hotel Evacuated

Firefighters were called to a hotel in Lackawanna County. more
Marywood Basketball Team Says Farewell to Coach Video

It was a somber start to the men's basketball game at Marywood University Monday evening as the team... more
University Mourns Death of Basketball Coach Video

A college campus community is mourning the sudden death of a basketball coach in Lackawanna County. more
Marywood Teams Up to Help Haiti

Students and faculty at Marywood University are doing what they can to help the earthquake victims... more
Priest with Local Ties in Haiti Video

While many people are offering thoughts and prayers to the people of Haiti and those who are there... more
Florida Cold Affects Area Produce Aisles Video

If you've been to the grocery store in the past few days, you may have noticed some changes in the... more
Boil Advisory in Lackawanna County

Residents in part of Lackawanna County are under a boil advisory after a water main break. more
Communities Respond to Shelter's Needs Video

There has been an outpouring of support for a struggling homeless shelter in Scranton. more
Concern Grows for Friends, Family in Haiti Video

A couple from Luzerne County is relieved after getting word their son who works in Haiti has... more
Large Turnout at Meeting for Landfill Expansion Proposal Video

It was a packed house for a community meeting in Lackawanna County. At issue was the proposal to... more
Public Hearing for Landfill Expansion Video

Operators of a landfill in Lackawanna County want to expand. The proposal is up for debate at a... more
Fire Hits Double-block Home Video

A fire in Scranton Wednesday forced two families from their homes. more
Credit Card Theft Arrest

A woman from Carbondale has been charged with stealing a credit card and using it at an area store. more
Scranton's Fifth Council Member Chosen Video

The city of Scranton now has a fifth and final member of city council. A retired city fire captain... more
Gertrude Hawk Closing Original Store Video

It has been there for decades but now candy maker Gertrude Hawk is moving from its very first... more
Scranton Council to Select New Member Video

Scranton city council is expected to announce its newest member Tuesday night. more
2010 Census Workers Needed Video

The 2010 census is here. That means the federal government is looking for you and it's looking for a... more
Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested

Police in Lackawanna County have arrested the man they said robbed a bank Monday in Eynon. more
Medical College To Benefit From Table Games Video

The Commonwealth Medical College in Scranton announced some big financial news Monday morning.... more
Fidelity Bank Robbed Video

Police in Lackawanna County are looking for a man who robbed a bank Monday morning. more
Stabbing Investigation in Scranton

A fight over a girl led to a stabbing in Scranton Friday afternoon, according to police. more
Light Snow Slows Morning Drive Video

It was a sloppy and slick, sometimes slow go Friday morning for drivers in many parts of our area. more
Crash Closes I-81 in Lackawanna County

The southbound lanes of Interstate 81 are open again after two multi-vehicle crashes. more
School Van Driver Under DUI Suspicion Resigns

Policy changes are coming for some drivers at a school district in Lackawanna County. Random drug... more