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Teen arrested in Hanover Twp. drug bust, police say
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Hanover Township Police Department has announced an arrest following the conclusion of a three-month-long drug investigation involving a teenager. According to a statement on the Hanover Police Department's official website, authorities arrested Michael Curtis, 19, from Wilkes-Barre, after an investigation revealed he'd allegedly been in possession...
32,000 wireless power banks recalled over fire, burn hazards
An estimated 32,400 XO Poppy Power Trip Magnetic Wireless Power Banks were sold between April 2025 and March 2026 for about $15.
Battle of the Badges honors law enforcement officers and victims of 9/11
New York and Philadelphia law enforcement officers came together at PNC Field for the Battle of the Badges, part of the venue's first Law Enforcement Day.
Runners support youth programs at 'Captain James R. Minicozzi Memorial Race' in Scranton
The race raises funds for local Boys & Girls Clubs and scholarships for West Scranton High School students.
Annual memorial service for 9/11 held in Lackawanna County
The Eagle Lake Community Association held its 18th memorial service, honoring veterans, emergency responders, and all the innocent lives lost on that fateful day.
Women Veterans Museum gets a new home in Stroudsburg
A ribbon cutting in Monroe County celebrated the new home of the Women Veterans Museum along North 7th Street in Stroudsburg.
Organic moringa leaf powder recalled nationwide over potential Salmonella risk
Foods Alive recalled 8-ounce packages of organic moringa leaf powder sold nationwide after a supplier sample tested positive for Salmonella.
Teens turn personal cancer battles into care-tracking app
Brynn Forlizzi and Teddy Aaron are the co-founders of Soothe Note, an app marketed as a "cancer care companion."
Danville Heritage Festival to offer special train rides for America 250th
DANVILLE, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The 2026 Danville Heritage Festival is shinning a spotlight on all things proudly Danville and this year's festival is bringing something special for America's 250th birthday. Starting Sept. 12, the Danville Heritage Festival will kick off 9 a.m Saturday morning, beginning on Mill Street and expanding to include additional event [...]
Dolly Parton’s sister speaks out against AI fakes and misinformation following singer’s death
Stella Parton called out AI-generated deepfakes and misinformation spreading online following the death of her sister Dolly Parton.
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Interstate 80 reopens in Luzerne and Columbia Counties
A crash on I-80 in Black Creek Township had shut down the westbound lanes in Luzerne County Thursday morning.
Ed Sheeran calls situation in Gaza 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens solo concert
“My heart has been broken by the scale of devastation and loss of civilians’ lives, of children’s lives,” Sheeran...
Nonprofit keeps neighbors warm with firewood donations
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As heating costs continue to put pressure on household budgets, keeping a...
PA State Trooper Michael Pahira honored at football game of his alma mater, North Schuylkill High School
The family of Trooper Pahira was present to help kick off the game played in honor of the trooper who was killed...
Colorado mountains get first true snow of the season — and this is later than normal
Colorado's 14,000-foot peaks have received their first true snowfall unusually late this year, marking a delayed...
Woman dead, man sent to hospital after deadly house fire
SCOTT TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A early morning house fire turned deadly in Scott Township after...
Courthouse shooting under investigation, police say
COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities are investigating a shooting that took place at the Columbia County...
Slammed by storms and hurricanes, Hawaii small businesses ask tourists to return with aloha and some patience
Small businesses are grateful tourists have given the island time to recover, but they now fear too long of a...
NASCAR changes rule for wet-weather tires on approved oval tracks, starting with Bristol this weekend
The change aligns with NASCAR’s wet-weather policies on road and street courses, allowing individual teams to have...
One woman dead after early morning Columbia County fire
Multiple fire departments were called to a fire along Red Maple Lane in Almedia early Monday morning.