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Woman arrested after alleged possession of $17k of crack cocaine
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman was arrested Wednesday morning after police say they found several drugs valuing an approximate total of $17,000. Denise Raymond of Scranton, 25, faces multiple charges, including possession with intent to deliver, after police say they found 179 grams of crack cocaine and 20 grams of marijuana while executing [...]
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Man found with 150k child porn files sentenced
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Scranton man pleaded guilty to 5,000 child pornography charges and was sentenced 20 to 75 years in prison. Paul Sybrandy, 45, of Scranton, was arrested in July 2025 after police say they found more than 150,000 files of child sexual abuse materials on his devices. “The vast amount of [...]
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Data center developer buys over 1,500 acres, plans to build campus in Salem Township
QTS, a Kansas-based data center developer, plans to build a campus on land it recently purchased in Salem Township, according to property records.
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Airport, TSA agents again turns to community for help
AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport has launched a donation drive to support TSA workers who missed their scheduled paychecks due to the federal government shutdown. As of Wednesday, the shutdown has lasted over a month with no clear path to a resolution. TSA agents at the airport in Avoca remain on [...]
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28/22 Sports Night previews state 'chips, March Madness
(WBRE/WYOU)— NEPA will be having two District 2 teams participating in championship games this Thursday and Friday. The Old Forge Boys basketball team will be looking for its first state title since 1932, while the Holy Redeemer Girls basketball team will be playing in its first-ever state title game. Hear our thoughts on what is next [...]
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'He’s so precious just look at him!' | Viral video of elderly DoorDash driver raises over $945K to help him go back into retirement
A Tennessee woman got her Starbucks delivered by a 78-year-old man named Richard. She wanted to tip him $200 and then found out his story.
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Saint Patrick's Day festivities continue in Monroe County
(WBRE/WYOU) — Although Saint Patrick's Day is over, the festivities are still underway. The annual Stroudsburg Saint Patrick's Day Parade steps off this Sunday bringing music, floats, and plenty of Irish pride. Organizers are excited for their largest parade ever in Downtown Stroudsburg and businesses are already preparing for the big crowds. Green will take [...]
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New hotel coming to downtown Pottsville
Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones shares how the new hotel pays tribute to our area's rich mining history.
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Local farmers struggle with rising costs amid US-Iran tensions
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The war between the United States and Iran is entering its third week, and people are feeling the impacts at home and abroad. Gas prices, flights, and fertilizer are all seeing price hikes. “I have my fertilizer ordered for the year, but it's not due to come for me [...]
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USPS proposes First-Class stamp price hike as it warns it could 'run out of cash'
The proposed change comes as the mailing agency has continued to struggle financially.
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