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111 years of history marked at Wyoming County's Nicholson Bridge Day celebration
The bridge was built between 1912 and 1915 and has since drawn visitors to the bridge known as the 'Eighth Wonder of the World.'
13-year-old recovering from 3 surgeries after rabid beaver attack in Maryland
Dominick Cebula was swimming underwater when the animal latched onto his chest and later bit his hand.
Celine Dion performs in emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness
It was Celine Dion's first full concert in more than six years.
Turning mental health struggles into support for others
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and reminding people that help is available. Across Northeastern Pennsylvania, one local woman is turning her own experiences with mental health struggles into a mission to help others feel less alone. Stephanie Gerek, of Nanticoke, struggled [...]
Rapper Lil Durk acquitted of murder-for-hire at Los Angeles trial
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal jury on Friday found rapper Lil Durk not guilty of the attempted killing for hire of rival rapper Quando Rondo at a Los Angeles gas station, a shooting that resulted in the death of Rondo’s cousin. The jury deliberated for three days before acquitting Lil Durk, the 33-year-old Grammy-winning Chicago hip-hop artist best [...]
Waymo car pulls itself over in California after detecting juvenile passengers with gun, police say
The police who responded to the call also said they found suspected marijuana and mace spray inside the vehicle before arresting the two juveniles.
Fat Bear Week 2026: Voting opens this month to rank winter-ready brown bears in Alaska
The single-elimination tournament is a celebration of winter-ready brown bears at Katmai National Park in Alaska. Voting opens Sept. 22.
Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing
"An experience like this reminds you just how precious life is," Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, said in a post on X. He and the pilot suffered minor injuries.
Pennsylvania weather: Unsettled weather returns this week
(WBRE/WYOU) — After a wet start to the day, we've been able to see a lull in the activity. However, we're not done. Clouds will increase through the overnight hours with showers coming in with a cold front. Some rumbles of thunder can't be ruled out. Any storm that does fire up has the potential [...]
Toyota recalls thousands of EVs due to software issue that could cause sudden loss of power
Owners will receive free software updates, with notification letters expected to be mailed beginning Oct. 18.
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Interstate 80 reopens in Luzerne and Columbia Counties
A crash on I-80 in Black Creek Township had shut down the westbound lanes in Luzerne County Thursday morning.
Bloomsburg Fair announces 2026 music line up
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The 171st Bloomsburg Fair is less than 10 days away, and the music line...
Heating costs could spike this winter as Iran war drives up global energy costs, new forecast says
A nonprofit policy organization's forecast said heating oil could face a sharp spike this winter.
When is the first day of fall? Autumnal Equinox is almost here
Fall is almost officially here, with the autumnal equinox marking the change of seasons.
Pennsylvania weather: Muggy with a chance of storms
(WBRE/WYOU) — Warm and muggy weather will rule through Thursday afternoon. A couple of showers are possible...
Fourth measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania
The Mifflin County Coroner's office and the Pennsylvania Department of Health said a fourth person has died from...
Weather IQ: Do hurricanes and tropical storms provide any benefit to Earth?
Hurricanes and other tropical cyclones can transfer heat across the globe, restore ecosystems, and help drought-...
Nonprofit keeps neighbors warm with firewood donations
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As heating costs continue to put pressure on household budgets, keeping a...
Ed Sheeran calls situation in Gaza 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens solo concert
“My heart has been broken by the scale of devastation and loss of civilians’ lives, of children’s lives,” Sheeran...
Persistent heat dome grips the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast while most of the US sees above-average high temps
The Climate Prediction Center has almost the entire lower 48 trending warmer than normal through September 29th.