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Former University of Scranton President honored with sculpture unveiling
The University of Scranton honored Reverend Joseph A. Panuska, its longest-serving president, with a sculpture unveiling and a building dedication in his name.
WNEP Sat, Jun 6 [totalcount]
Volunteers help build 100 beds for children in need
Around 60 volunteers, in collaboration with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, showed up at Saint Barbara's Church in Exeter to build 100 beds for children in Luzerne County.
WNEP Sat, Jun 6 [totalcount]
Basketball legend Bobby Sura returns to NEPA
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's a big honor for a Wilkes-Barre native who made his mark in high school, college, and the NBA. Bobby Sura is back in the Wilkes-Barre area for his induction into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame. But before that, he visited with Wilkes-Barre Area Basketball Players and [...]
PA homepage Sat, Jun 6 [totalcount]
Thousands without power across Northeastern Pennsylvania
PPL is reporting that thousands of customers are without power, with Luzerne County having nearly 3,000 customers without power
WNEP Sat, Jun 6 [totalcount]
Turning history into crafts at Arts on Fire Festival
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's a chance to turn local history into something you can take home: Crowds are filling the Scranton Iron Furnaces this weekend for the annual Arts on Fire Festival. The event features live music, craft vendors, and demonstrations celebrating the city's industrial past. One of the biggest attractions is the [...]
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Popular event benefits local college students
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students at a local college will benefit thanks to a day for thrifters and car lovers. A crowd showed up on Saturday at Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) for their 28th Annual Alumni Association Flea Market and Collectibles Show. Dozens of vendors were on hand, participating and offering such items [...]
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Thousands without power across NEPA amid thunderstorms
(WBRE/WYOU) — As thunderstorms and showers make their way across the Keystone State, several communities are experiencing power outages Saturday evening. PPL is reporting that as many as nearly 23,300 of their customers were experiencing power outages. Of that number, over 2,800 customers were without power in Luzerne County. In Hickory Hills outside of White [...]
PA homepage Sat, Jun 6 [totalcount]
At Allied Services, a prom night to remember
"It just brings me joy," caregiver says
WNEP Sat, Jun 6 [totalcount]
Thousands of children's play tents recalled after fiberglass poles cause skin, eye irritation
The tents were sold on Amazon.com and on Tiny Land's website Tinylandus.com between November 2025 and March 2026. They cost between $54 and $70.
WNEP Sat, Jun 6 [totalcount]
Twin takeover: sisters graduate as salutatorian and valedictorian
Abby and Megan Bassininsky earned the two top ranks in their class at Blue Mountain High School, with their driving motivation being each other.
WNEP Sat, Jun 6 [totalcount]