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Easter Bunny makes rounds on rails at Electric City Trolley Station and Museum
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Easter Bunny is making the rounds on the rails before hopping to it next weekend. It's a busy weekend for the bunny at the Electric City Trolley Station and Museum. Families were able to take a train ride with the beloved figure both Saturday and Sunday. Organizers packed the [...]
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Arrest warrant issued after alleged assault
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are on the lookout for a man from Drums after an alleged assault in Hanover Township. Hanover Township Police say a warrant has been issued for the arrest of 28-year-old Drums resident Joshua Javier Mitchell in connection with a Feb. 8 assault. Anyone with information regarding [...]
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State police search for missing teenage boy
JACKSON TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say they are searching for a 16-year-old boy that went missing Friday. Anthony Arroyo, 16, was last seen in the area of Center Road, Jackson Township, according to a release. Arroyo is described as 5 feet 10 inches, 220 pounds, with black hair and brown [...]
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Community reacts after fire leaves man dead, displaces 4
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One man is dead, and four others are displaced after a three-home fire Saturday evening, according to officials. Scranton Fire Department Chief John Judge confirmed Sunday that of the three houses, one was burnt down to the basement and two are heavily damaged. In the house that burnt down to [...]
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Easter spending to hit record $24.9B, even as economic uncertainty lingers
Candy and food lead purchases, with most shoppers planning to celebrate and many drawn by discounts, promotions and in-store experiences.
WNEP Sun, Mar 29 [totalcount]
PennDOT schedules multiple restrictions for I-81, I-80
(WBRE/WYOU) — There will be several lane restrictions and closures beginning Monday on Interstates 81 and 80 in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). In Lackawanna County, I-81 southbound will have lane restriction 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday, March 30, between Exit 191 (Route 6/Dickson City/Scranton Expressway) and [...]
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Man killed in 3-house fire identified by coroner
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lackawanna County Coroner's Office has identified the man who was killed in a three-home fire Saturday evening. According to Coroner Timothy Rowland, John G Kollra of Scranton, 77, died after suffering burns and smoke inhalation. Rowland said Kollra lived alone in his Dartmouth Street residence. The fire is under [...]
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At least one dead after a multi-home fire in Scranton
A fire in Scranton spread to multiple homes. The fire department is trying to account for everyone from the affected homes.
WNEP Sun, Mar 29 [totalcount]
Pennsylvania weather: Mild temps and sun to end weekend
(WBRE/WYOU) — It might be a seasonably cool Sunday night, but warmer than Saturday night. It could also be partly cloudy as temperatures fall into the upper 30s. An area of low pressure will track toward Pennsylvania early in the coming week. As the warm front approaches, there should be increasing clouds on Monday with [...]
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High school cheer team wins 2026 international title after months of training and fundraising
The team spent 10 months perfecting their routine, relying on community support and senior leadership to secure a victory.
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