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Getting green light for roadway safety
(WBRE/WYOU) — The green light is on for millions of dollars in traffic upgrades across our area. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is investing nearly $38,000,000 statewide through its Green Light-Go Program to improve safety and ease congestion on area roadways. In our region, grants will fund signal improvements in Wilkes-Barre, Williamsport, Montoursville, and Lewisburg. [...]
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PA AG announces charges filed after oil spill
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The fallout from a major Susquehanna River oil spill is now moving into the courtroom. Pennsylvania's Attorney General says Eureka Resources is accused of multiple environmental violations tied to a 2025 spill in Williamsport. Investigators say thousands of gallons of wastewater escaped from a storage tank, with some reaching a [...]
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High school golf tryout turns into life-saving rescue for Virginia teens
Virginia teens are hailed as heroes after they rescued capsized kayakers during their golf tryout. Their quick actions highlight courage beyond the green.
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3-year-old dies after getting her head stuck in kitchen playset in Florida
The child was at a babysitter's house when the accident occurred, police said.
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Coroner responding to deadly fire in Plymouth
Flames broke out along Commercial Lane in Plymouth around 5 p.m. Tuesday.
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Inspiring next generation of entrepreneurs with camp
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A group of innovative young teens are getting their chance this week to share their business ideas as part of an entrepreneur camp. Inside the Tekridge Center in Jessup, 30 middle schoolers from different districts are working together to come up with business ideas. Some kids want to open a [...]
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Greater Pittston's Legion team wins first state title
HUGHESTOWN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Greater Pittston Legion team won its first state title in history with an 11-4 victory over Chambersburg on July 28. The team hadn'twon a state tournament game in over 20 years, but went 5-0 during the double-elimination tournament to get into the regional tournament. With the team primed and ready to [...]
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Police investigate rounds of gunfire released at local cigar lounge
TOBYHANNA, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — According to police, more than 50 shell casings littered the parking lot outside Kingdom Cigar Lounge in Tobyhanna after gunfire erupted early Sunday morning. Police say officers were called to the Tobyhanna Shopping Plaza around 1:48 a.m. For reports of shots fired. When they arrived, most of the people had [...]
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Animal shelter shares urgent plea to help abandoned cats
CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Monroe County animal shelter is asking for your help. Over the past few days AWSOM Animal Shelter in Chestnut Hill Township has taken in 24 abandoned cats from the Effort area. The shelter says some of the females are pregnant and there are still more waiting to be [...]
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WATCH: Capybaras keep their chill while crashing Brazilian legislature
Brazil's beloved capybaras, the world's largest rodents and social media favorites, made an unexpected appearance inside a legislative assembly building.
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