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Pennsylvania weather: Pleasant and sunny weather this week

(WBRE/WYOU) — Low pressure to our south could spread a few scattered showers into our area this afternoon. After that, we are looking at a stretch of sunny and pleasant weather for the upcoming week, with high temperatures at or a little below average for this time of year. For today, you can expect increasing clouds, [...]

Rally in the Valley to raise cancer awareness

THROOP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— On the surface, it looks like an ordinary fall soccer Saturday at Mid Valley High School, but when you look off the field, it’s much more. The Rally in the Valley cancer event has brought together about 20 local soccer programs, businesses, and alumni to raise money for red card cancer. [...]

Rain, rising costs challenge vendors at the Bloomsburg Fair

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — People say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but some vendors at the Bloomsburg Fair say a little rain and rising costs can keep customers away too. Vance's Apple Dumplings in Bloomsburg says last weekend's rainy weather put a dent in business during what are typically some of [...]

Man sends sexually explicit messages to minor, PSP searching

CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are looking for a man who they say sent sexually explicit messages to a minor in Carbon County. PSP Lehighton has issued an arrest warrant for 39-year-old Justin Geoffrey Budelman, from Kunkletown, who authorities say made unlawful contact with a 14-year-old girl and sent her sexually explicit [...]

Changes in PA for vape stores, new law taking effect

(WBRE/WYOU) — Changes surrounding the manufacturing and selling of electronic cigarettes will take effect in Pennsylvania this October as the commonwealth tightens regulations around the retail of nicotine and tobacco products in the state. Starting Oct. 19, vape manufactures who's products contain nicotine will be required to be registered and certified with the Attorney General [...]

Pennsylvania weather: Clear in the mid 40s tonight

(WBRE/WYOU) — We've been under the influence of high pressure Saturday and that quiet weather will linger tonight. It'll be mostly clear and seasonable as temperatures drop back to the mid 40s. Clouds will return on Sunday. Scattered afternoon and evening showers are possible. Temperatures will be in the mid 60s. A bigger push of [...]

#2 So Columbia vs. #7 Mount Carmel headlines Week 6 around NEPA

(WBRE/WYOU)— The #2 ranked Southern Columbia Tigers and #7 ranked Mount Carmel Red Tornadoes highlighted Week Six of PIAA High School Football in the NEPA. Along with the matchup of unbeatens in District IV, the #5 ranked Lakeland Chiefs traveled to Riverside for a matchup between to District II undefeated teams. Check out all the [...]

PSP discuss, seek more victims in $6.5 million gold scam

UNION COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say a nationwide gold scam with international ties has grossed roughly $6.5 million dollars that they know of, but that number is likely higher. The scam, primarily targeting seniors, was uncovered after an April traffic stop in Union County led to the discovery of more than $200,000 in [...]

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