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Warner Bros. board tells shareholders to reject Paramount offer in favor of Netflix

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The board at Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. said early on Wednesday that its members had unanimously recommended that shareholders reject Paramount Skydance's bid for the company in favor of Netflix's earlier bid."Following a careful evaluation of Paramount's recently launched tender offer,... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 12/16/25

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Tuesday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONSpurs 113, Knicks 124NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEMammoth 1, Bruins 4Blackhawks 2, Maple Leafs 3Flyers 4, Canadiens 1Islanders 2, Red Wings 3Canucks 3, Rangers 0Ducks 3, Blue Jackets 4Oilers 6, Penguins 4Capitals 0, Wild... Read More.

US economy flashes warning signs in new data, some analysts say

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The federal government released two major economic reports this week, easing a backlog of data pent up by the 43-day government shutdown.The data flashed some warning signs, showing the unemployment rate had ticked up to its highest level in four years and... Read More.

How a young Texas mom was killed in a brutal ambush outside her workplace

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- When Alyssa Burkett arrived at her Texas workplace one fall morning in 2020, the 24-year-old mother of one didn't know a deadly plan against her was already unfolding.On the morning of Oct. 2 that year, Burkett pulled into the parking lot... Read More.

‘Bridgerton’ showrunner teases upcoming season 4

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

Dearest gentle reader, with the fourth season of Netflix's romance series Bridgerton arriving in January, its showrunner, Jess Brownell, is sharing new details about what fans can expect.Season 4 follows the love story between the second-oldest Bridgerton son, Benedict (Luke Thompson), as he falls... Read More.

Rock band of Minnesota judges and justices performs despite threats surge

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

(ST. CLOUD, Minn.) -- For Justice Anne McKeig, the high-stakes endeavor of deciding cases on the Minnesota Supreme Court is increasingly an exercise in stress management and risk tolerance."It is an overwhelming responsibility," said McKeig, an amateur musician and the first indigenous woman justice... Read More.

Quote for December 17, 2025

Wednesday, December 17 by Summer Anderson

"The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power." - Unknown

Curwensville Man Found Guilty of Elder Assault

Wednesday, December 17 by wcednews

CURWENSVILLE - A Curwensville man was found guilty of assaulting an elderly woman. According to court documents, 55 year-old Robert Cowder was accused of hitting and kicking the 90 year-old victim in late June. Further investigation revealed that Cowder had coerced the victim to lie to... Read More.

DuBois Man Sentenced for Forged Checks

Wednesday, December 17 by wcednews

DUBOIS - A DuBois man will spend up to a year in jail after pleading guilty to falsifying a check. We previously reported that last December then 32 year-old Joseph Pratt had written a personal check to Ashley Furniture Store, and two other restaurants... Read More.

Local Winery Donation Supports Maternal Care

Wednesday, December 17 by wcednews

Click Here to Watch Video Report. DUBOIS - Penn Highlands DuBois received a several hundred dollar donation from The Winery at Wilcox to help support maternal and infant care programs. Gathered through the winery’s Sweet Beginnings wine, for every bottle sold $2 dollars was set... Read More.

Warner Bros. board tells shareholders to reject Paramount offer in favor of Netflix

Warner Bros. board tells shareholders to reject Paramount offer in favor of Netflix

Scoreboard roundup — 12/16/25

US economy flashes warning signs in new data, some analysts say

How a young Texas mom was killed in a brutal ambush outside her workplace

‘Bridgerton’ showrunner teases upcoming season 4

Rock band of Minnesota judges and justices performs despite threats surge

Quote for December 17, 2025

Curwensville Man Found Guilty of Elder Assault

DuBois Man Sentenced for Forged Checks

Local Winery Donation Supports Maternal Care

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