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Gunman dead, bystander wounded as Secret Service responded to shots fired near White House
Multiple reports say the gunman was from Maryland, had a history of mental illness, and was supposed to stay away from the White House after a 2025 incident.
WNEP Sat, May 23 [totalcount]
Gunman fatally shot, bystander wounded outside White House
President Trump was inside the White House at the time of the shooting.
PA homepage Sat, May 23 [totalcount]
Rain fails to deter Arts Festival attendees
SHAMOKIN, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Soaking rain did not stop dozens of people from showing up at an annual festival. Dozens of vendors lined Market Street in Shamokin for the 20th annual Anthracite Heritage Festival of the Arts. It featured handmade crafts, artwork, and ethnic food. Train rides, local performances, and family activities were still [...]
PA homepage Sat, May 23 [totalcount]
Banana Ball players meet fans for coffee
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A crowd will go bananas Saturday night for Banana Ball at PNC Field in Moosic, but earlier in the day they took over a local Dunkin'. Banana Ball players from the "Loco Beach Coconuts" and "The Firefighters" stopped by the location on Davis street in Scranton. They held a fan [...]
PA homepage Sat, May 23 [totalcount]
Dozens play bingo in name of veterans
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens of people packed inside Dickson City Community Center Saturday for a chance to win basket raffles and purses and support a good cause. They were marking their bingo cards to support Veterans Promise, a non-profit focused on advocating for veterans' needs. This marks the first purse bingo this [...]
PA homepage Sat, May 23 [totalcount]
Park decorated in honor of Memorial Day
LUZERNE BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Signs of red, white, and blue are just about everywhere this Memorial Day weekend. One of those areas is a local park. Memorial Park in Luzerne Borough is lined with dozens of U.S. flags. The display pays tribute to the men and women who sacrificed their lives for our [...]
PA homepage Sat, May 23 [totalcount]
US men's national team World Cup roster leaked, according to reports
The U.S. men's national team World Cup roster was reportedly leaked before its official announcement, with major outlets confirming the 26 players included.
WNEP Sat, May 23 [totalcount]
Man killed in Luzerne County I-81 crash identified
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The man killed in Friday morning's crash on Interstate 81 in Luzerne County has now been identified. Jesus Montell Rincon, 58, of Clayton, was found dead on the scene near mile marker 140 of I-81 northbound in Hazle Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). PSP say Montell Rincon's [...]
PA homepage Sat, May 23 [totalcount]
Truck driver killed on side of I-81 in Luzerne County
Driver was hit by another vehicle while out of his disabled rig parked on the interstate's shoulder
WNEP Sat, May 23 [totalcount]
Kyle Busch's car unveiled in Charlotte with new number ahead of Coca-Cola 600
Teams will honor Kyle Busch's legacy in Sunday's Coca-Cola 600. Busch, 41, died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis.
WNEP Sat, May 23 [totalcount]