“We’re failing them… the kids afraid to walk the halls because of violence” | Part 2 of ‘Kids for Cash: the New Crisis’

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It’s been 15 years since the ‘Kids for Cash’ scandal took the national spotlight. Now, we’re uncovering a new crisis unfolding in Luzerne County.
Our 3-part series begins at 11 on WNEP

Be sure to watch WNEP tonight as I speak with Melissa Steininger about efforts to increase penalties for those making terroristic threats in the classroom & allow schools to recoup the costs.

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***AMBER ALERT - UPDATE***
THE AMBER ALERT has been cancelled. Charlotte has been found safe and in good health.

It’s a sea of orange tonight at Jersey Shore Bulldogs’ stadium. It’s the first time the team is taking the field, since the passing of player, #4 Max Engle. He collapsed on the field during the game against Selinsgrove and died after a week long fight in the hospital. WNEP

With High school football season in full swing, the Admin football team is breaking barriers under the Friday Night Lights. Tonight, I’ll introduce you to McKenzie Bannon- who’s going from kicking soccer goals- to sending it through the uprights🏈Tonight at 7 on WNEP

#AIRFORCEONE making it’s way over Scranton, as President Joe Biden is expected to Land at the airport any minute. WNEP

We are awaiting President Joe Biden’s arrival here in Scranton, as he will pay his final respects to Former First Lady of Pennsylvania, Ellen Casey. Preparations have been underway for the President all morning around St Peter’s Cathedral. WNEP

The White House announced the visit by the Scranton native on Wednesday. wnep.com/article/news/l…

State police investigating a “suspicious” death of a 27-year old woman in Olyphant. Police say what’s suspicious is “not something police normally see”. More at 5 on WNEP

#RIGHTNOW Governor Josh Shapiro has just signed into law the bill that will expand the property tax and rent rebate for PA Seniors. Under this law, it will raise the rebate to $1,000 and increase the income cap for renters and homeowners, so more can qualify WNEP

Schuykill County officials say Michael Albert is behind bars after they say he intentionally ran over & killed a man with a dump truck. Paperwork stated 35-year-old Mark Boyle was killed after Albert tried to take his truck back without paying for work that Boyle completed WNEP

BREAKING: Former Pres. Trump has been indicted on charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election, sources say. trib.al/cvjg4Ef

Honored to be wrapping up my time with Spectrum News 1, by receiving two more NY Emmy Nominations!

Thankful to all of those in the Capital Region who trusted me with their story over the past five years.

Today my final story on Spectrum News aired -& I couldn’t have picked a better story for it. 
Ken Bailey was behind the wheel on the front lines of the biggest battles in WWII. Now, at 101-years-old, Ken still hitting the open road, and he’s not slowing down anytime soon.

These days, Voorheesville native Ken Bailey may need a little more help strapping on his helmet and vest. But he was born to ride. Our Melissa Steininger has his story. specne.ws/C2qFt7