March 10, 2025 at 12:49 EDTPA homepage
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is dead after a crash in Schuylkill County.
Man charged with shots fired leading to stand-off
Police say on March 6, 40-year-old Kyle Cleary of Pine Grove was driving along Flat Hill Road in Washington Township when he hit a large oak tree that was spread across both lanes.
Cleary was pronounced dead at the scene. PSP noted that Cleary was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
March 10, 2025 at 11:49 EDTPA homepage
S. ABINGTON TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police arrested a man after they say he fired multiple shots, which led to a stand-off over the weekend.
According to the South Abington Township Police Department, on March 8 around 10:00 p.m., officers were called to the 1100 block of Layton Road for a man with a gun, threatening to harm himself.
Police say the man, identified as 56-year-old George Frietto, fired one shot through the bedroom wall while officers were speaking with a woman who lives in the home with him.
March 10, 2025 at 10:53 EDTPA homepage
Editor's Note: This story has been edited to clarify where the party occurred.
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Seven people are facing various charges after being arrested during a party that turned deadly at a rental home in the Poconos..
According to Monroe County District Attorney Mike Mancuso, the following seven suspects are charged with various offenses, including narcotics, burglary, and hindering the apprehension;
Angel Gustavo Paez Sequera
Heymar Del Ciblo Padilla Moyetones
Isaac Ozuna Caravallo
Johangel Farfan Perez
March 10, 2025 at 10:22 EDTPA homepage
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man has been charged with 54 counts of child pornography after investigating a cyber tip.
According to police, James Charles Vilcko, 58, was in possession of child pornography from November 24, 2024, to the present.
Suspect wanted after armed robbery at store
Court documents say Vilcko was unable to post bail on March 7 and he awaits a preliminary hearing.
March 10, 2025 at 01:00 EDTPress Enterprise
Lone tenant is left homeless
LIME RIDGE -- A former mansion went up in flames Sunday night, leaving its only remaining tenant homeless.
The blaze at...
March 10, 2025 at 01:00 EDTPress Enterprise
BLOOMSBURG -- A Berwick man admitted Friday he was driving drunk when he caused a head-on crash along Millville Road...
March 10, 2025 at 01:00 EDTPress Enterprise
Geisinger program draws curious youth who may make the cut as surgeons
BLOOMSBURG -- Elijah Moore, 9, tentatively made his first incision under the watchful eye of Dr. Pavan Rao.
Using a...
March 10, 2025 at 01:00 EDTPress Enterprise
‘Curb extensions’ may be added to Market Street in town
BLOOMSBURG -- The town's mayor urged two town committees and the town manager to stop using the term "bike lane" to...
March 9, 2025 at 23:09 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Northeastern Pennsylvania has wrapped up not one but two big Irish celebrations this weekend. Following the Electric City's Saint Patrick's Parade on Saturday was the Diamond City's Saint Patrick's Parade on Sunday.
It was quite a sight to see Sunday afternoon.
The streets surrounding Public Square were packed with thousands of people celebrating Irish pride.
The city of Wilkes-Barre's 45th Saint Patrick's Parade did not disappoint.
The sound of bagpipes blared along South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.
March 9, 2025 at 18:19 EDTPA homepage
EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local VFW is frying up a community favorite on Sunday: crispy potato pancakes, all to support outreach programs.
VFW Post 6518 hosted its Third Annual Potato Pancake Sale on Sunday, welcoming both members and non-members to place orders over the phone or in person.
These golden, crispy pancakes, sold at $6 for four or $1.50 each, were provided by Yogis' Potato Pancakes.
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