‘I’m the reason my mom is dead,’ 13-year-old girl accused of stabbing mother to death

In charging documents, police say the teenager told them she attacked her mother during an argument WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A 13-year-old girl in Luzerne County admitted to Wilkes-Barre police she stabbed her mother to death Friday, according to a criminal complaint. “I killed my mom,” Lataya Powell told an officer while they stood on her … Read more

Pennsylvania woman celebrating milestone birthday

SHICKSHINNY, Pa. — There was a very special celebration for one resident in Luzerne County. Elaine Sorber turned 100 years old. The celebration at the Shickshinny Senior Center was organized by one of Sorber’s granddaughters, Lona Sorber. When asked about the secret to a long life, Elaine said it’s all about staying positive. “Always having … Read more

Families of Robb shooting victims fighting for Uvalde City Council to officially oppose city-funded report met with more obstacles

City Council was set to vote on potentially rejecting the controversial report. Now it’s unknown when that vote might happen after the mayor’s resignation. UVALDE, Texas — Loved ones of those who died at Robb Elementary in 2022 were hoping to convince Uvalde City Council to formally reject a city-commissioned report on the shooting, the … Read more

Austin is one of the most expensive places for child care. Here’s what’s being done about it

Austin Council Member Vanessa Fuentes helped lead zoning changes to make it easier for child care facilities to open and operate. AUSTIN, Texas — According to studies done in the past year, Travis County is the most expensive spots for child care in the state. New tax breaks from both the city of Austin and … Read more