By honing in on Mors-Somnus, a binary pair of icy asteroids that originated within the Kuiper Belt, the James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered secrets surrounding the evolution of Neptune and other icy bodies.Continue Reading
Trailer for NightDive Studios’ new “Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster” editionContinue Reading
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Leaders of state law enforcement agencies said on Thursday it’s never been this difficult to hire and retain people, as they urged lawmakers to take action to help fill jobs. NC State Bureau of Investigation Director Bob Schurmeier said agencies like his are struggling to competeContinue Reading
Different spaceborne perspectives of a 2021 solar storm in 2021 reveal new insights on dangers in space posed by solar particles.Continue Reading
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina is breaking a record when it comes to new businesses in our state. According to the North Carolina Secretary of State, there are more businesses opening than ever before, beating records in January and February. “This is a place where people see business opportunity,Continue Reading
Newswatch 16’s Emily Kress spoke with neighbors who are happy to see the house come down.Continue Reading
A group is replenishing the shelves at food pantries in Lackawanna County. Newswatch 16’s Courtney Harrison shows us why the need is greater this time of year.Continue Reading
“One of our major Funders decided not to fund our program,” said Stephanie Love. She opened an arts academy in South Fort Worth, where she grew up.Continue Reading
An indoor drone with no camera, but it provides an excellent way to develop your flight skills.Continue Reading
Juniors and seniors at Pottsville Area High School now have the option to take college-level courses.Continue Reading
“It makes sense for us to go ahead and move the sixth grade students,” said Assistant Superintendent Kellie Spencer.Continue Reading
TLC Park in Monroe County is about to get a whole lot bigger.Continue Reading
Construction is estimated to be completed by September 2024.Continue Reading
92 stillborn babies are buried in unconsecrated ground on the property of the Wildwood Cemetery that was found by a man and his grandfather.Continue Reading
Residents said the battle to keep industrial companies out of the Flora Farms neighborhood has gone on far too long.Continue Reading
Fire crews were dispatched after a fire spread at a home in Loyalsock Township on Thursday afternoon.Continue Reading
The new Luzerne County Emergency Services director is leading the merged 911 and emergency management agency.Continue Reading
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The possibility of Chinese technology spying on Americans is a real concern, and now there’s added worry that a law enforcement group in North Carolina could end up with some of that tech, specifically drones, in their hands. The drones in question are made by madeContinue Reading
All nine Big South men’s and women’s programs will compete in the Hercules Tires Basketball Championships. Seedings will be determined based on regular-season finish in the conference standings. The Hercules Tires Basketball Championships feature 16 games of basketball action spanning five days as teams compete to capture the Big SouthContinue Reading
With help from the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have identified a possible lead on how some supermassive black holes get so incredibly big.Continue Reading
Find the best binoculars for solar viewing ahead of the great North American eclipse on April 8, 2024 — see one of nature’s greatest sights up close.Continue Reading
SpaceX will put its Starship megarocket through its paces on its third test flight, which could launch as soon as next week.Continue Reading
NASA’s “The Lost Universe” transports sci-fi fantasy gamers to the rogue exoplanet of Exlaris to find the Hubble Space Telescope.Continue Reading
The total solar eclipse of 2024 will be visible across Northern America on April 8. It could be the best eclipse for hundreds of years. Here’s why.Continue Reading
A NASA satellite recently spotted a series of bizarre “fallstreak holes” in clouds above Florida. The circular cloud gaps have been previously (and incorrectly) linked to paranormal phenomena.Continue Reading
The uncontrolled reentry of the European Space Agency’s defunct ERS-2 satellite was a reminder that operators should plan out the safe demise of their spacecraft.Continue Reading
NASA’s GUSTO mission, which launched from Antarctica on Dec. 31, set a new agency record for a heavy-lift, long-duration scientific balloon flight.Continue Reading
An exclusive interview with actor Paul Dano on his voice acting role as an ancient alien arachnid in Netflix’s sci-fi film “Spaceman.”Continue Reading
The crash last October in Northumberland County killed a 13-year-old student at Selinsgrove Middle School.Continue Reading
Ahmeen Palmer, 15, was shot and killed in a parking lot along East Third Street in Loyalsock Township Saturday night.Continue Reading
Geisinger experts explain what you can do to make daylight saving time easier on your body.Continue Reading
The bridge carries Norfolk Southern trains over the street in north Scranton.Continue Reading
If you like yard sales, you might want to head to Columbia County. There’s a big one, and all proceeds go to a no-kill animal shelter.Continue Reading
More than 50 years ago, a family fell in love with skiing and opened a business in the Poconos. Now, that business is closing its doors.Continue Reading
WASHINGTON (WNCN) — Every year, the President delivers a message to Congress and Americans on issues facing the country. It’s typically among the most anticipated and important appearances for the President — especially in an election year. Along with North Carolina lawmakers, a few residents will be present at Thursday’sContinue Reading
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Governor Roy Cooper is continuing to champion public schools. On Thursday, he took his “Year of Public Schools” initiative to the State Board of Education. “Bottom line is North Carolina public schools rock…they do,” Governor Cooper told state education leaders. He called on the need forContinue Reading
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — If you want to win North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District, you have a lot of ground to cover. The district expanded from four counties to eight in a new congressional district map. It’s also gone from a toss-up in 2022 to a solid Republican win. TheContinue Reading
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — “In the entire world the only place you’ll find periodical cicadas is in Eastern North America,” explained Dr. Matt Bertone, Entomologist and Director of the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic at NC State. And this spring is set to have the most emerging periodical cicadas inContinue Reading
SALISBURY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Salisbury man is being held without bond for the 2020 murder of his infant, according to the Salisbury Police Department. David Allen Brady, 29, was taken into custody on Tuesday, March 5, and served an indictment for murder, authorities said. PREVIOUS: Salisbury man chargedContinue Reading
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — An Ohio Chick-fil-A owner drove about 6.5 hours into NC to engage in sex acts with a 15-year-old, the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office said. On Tuesday, March 5, deputies responded to a local home for reports of a breaking and entering in progress.Continue Reading
El equipo de Newswatch 16 Jeremy Lewan y Chelsea Strub presentaron el libro “Huevos Verdes con Jamón” para los estudiantes de una escuela primaria en Hazleton.Continue Reading
A job fair at the Mid Valley School District got students talking about one job in particular, and it is an important one here in Pennsylvania.Continue Reading
JACKSONVILLE, N.C (WNCT) — Things heated up in the N.C. House District 14 Republican Primary election on Tuesday as Wyatt Gable took the victory over longtime seat holder George Cleveland. Gable, the 21-year-old newcomer, will now run in November’s general election against Democrat candidate Carmen Spicer. The victory ends Cleveland’s 10-termContinue Reading
OUTER BANKS, N.C. (WAVY) — A boater and dog were found dead about two miles south of the North Carolina coast early Monday, while the Coast Guard said Tuesday it had ended a search for a missing man. The Coast Guard said Monday evening that it had been searching forContinue Reading
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The Associated Press has called the gubernatorial primary races for North Carolina. The AP says Republican candidate and current Lt. Governor Mark Robinson has won his party’s nomination as has Democrat and current N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein. RELATED: Click here for the latest election resultsContinue Reading
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The Associated Press has declared Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump as winners of the presidential primary race Tuesday in North Carolina. Polls closed at 7:30 p.m. and Trump’s win was declared around 8 p.m., according to the wire service. Just after 8:10 p.m., BidenContinue Reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A road was blocked in west Charlotte after a train collided with a tractor-trailer Tuesday afternoon. According to the Charlotte Fire Department, the incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in the 8600 block of Old Dowd Road near Interstate 485. Firefighters saidContinue Reading
INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. (WNCN) — Three geese need a safe home after they arrived at the Carolina Waterfowl Rescue, the animal rescue service said. According to the rescue, two blind geese and their seeing eye goose came into their facility the weekend of Feb. 24 and 25. They said allContinue Reading
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – With their matchup now official following Tuesday’s primary, Atty. Gen. Josh Stein (D) and Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R) are focused on November in what’s expected to be the most closely watched race for governor in the country. Stein wanted to put the focus on theContinue Reading
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – It is now easier for veterans exposed to toxic materials while in the military to access health care. The VA expanded eligibility to millions of veterans in March, years earlier than expected. “This will change the lives of many veterans,” said Peter Tillman, associate director ofContinue Reading
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — When it comes to flu season, 2023-2024 has been a deadlier season than the past three seasons combined, according to summaries from the NCDHHS archive. A total of 186 flu deaths were reported in 2019-2022 then the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 seasons saw historically low deaths whileContinue Reading
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Nearly 1.7 million ballots were cast in North Carolina on Primary Day. Aside from a handful of individual voter issues and lower than expected turnout, State Board of Election executive director Karen Brinson Bell said Super Tuesday was largely smooth sailing. Brinson Bell says this comesContinue Reading