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Vietnam veteran honored for service with surprise ceremony
HAWLEY, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Vietnam veteran is finally receiving the medals he earned decades ago. Surrounded by family and friends, he was honored for his service to our country. Just inside American Legion Post 311 in Hawley, Walter "Jim" Roos is getting the recognition he earned for his service. In a surprise ceremony [...]
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Longtime police chief being remembered
RICE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A longtime police chief in Luzerne County is being remembered on Monday night: Rice Township Police say Chief Harry Ehret has died. The department says he served the Rice Township and Mountain Top community for the past 30 years. Officers called his leadership and service a lasting mark on [...]
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Police search for driver after alleged crash into wall
DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Duryea police need your help, as they are trying to track down a driver who they say crashed into a park retaining wall and took off. It happened last Friday afternoon at Duryea Community Park on Stephenson Street. On Monday, they released surveillance photos of a woman and a dark [...]
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3 suspects face charges in burglary investigation
RICE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A burglary investigation in Rice Township has now led to criminal charges. Police say three suspects forced their way into a home in the Woodberry Manor section back in February, stealing jewelry, cash, and other items. Investigators believe the three to be part of an organized burglary crew and [...]
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Motorcycle crash, explosion narrowly misses children on sidewalk in Texas
"I literally looked at the video and said, ‘Oh my God, I cannot believe that just happened,’" a nearby homeowner said.
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Couple face charges after allegedly leaving 7 dogs behind
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Seven dogs, one crate, no food, and no water: That is the condition Scranton police say a couple left their dogs in, and on Monday, they face charges. Investigators say James and Carrie Flores left the animals locked inside their Division Street home for about a week after they moved [...]
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Bill Gates to testify before House panel in Jeffrey Epstein probe, reports say
Gates has not been accused of any wrongdoing in connection to Epstein and denies any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes.
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One injured after shooting in Scranton, officials say
Officials on scene say one person was shot.
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28/22 Sports Night reacts to National Championship game
(WBRE/WYOU)— Michigan and UConn duked it out on center stage, with the Wolverines securing their first chip since 1989. Gerry McNamara also secured his first transfer, and it will be a familiar face from Siena, along with some girls' basketball All-State team analysis Also, we'll preview the SWB Railrider home opener after the game was postponed [...]
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Nearly 400 pigeons found in 'horrific' animal hoarding incident
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hundreds of pigeons along with other animals were found in conditions officials described as "absolutely horrific" after authorities responded to reports of an animal hoarding situation in Wilkes-Barre. The Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center says it was called by Wilkes-Barre animal Control to a double-block home on the 100 [...]
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