May 4, 2025 at 20:28 EDTPA homepage
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A community-run event in Plains Township brought runners together on Sunday for a meaningful cause. Rick's Fun Run held its sixth annual charity event at the Birchwood Pavilion.
For the last three years, the organization has selected a local community member in need to help.
This year's run supports 71-year-old Charlie Lepore, a lifelong Plains resident fighting stage four non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
College students give kids with disabilities new set of wheels
May 4, 2025 at 20:23 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local college students are giving children with disabilities a new set of wheels and new independence in Lackawanna County. Sunday was the second annual Go Baby Go community day at the University of Scranton's Byron Center.
Students unveiled custom-made cars designed specifically for nine local children with mobility challenges.
Each vehicle is uniquely adapted to help kids move freely and safely.
Veterans getting helping hand thanks to outreach effort
May 4, 2025 at 20:05 EDTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — The National Weather Service (NWS) announced on Sunday that several counties are under flash flood warnings.
The NWS issued a flood warning for the following counties until 10:30 p.m. Sunday night:
Lackawanna County
Susquehanna County
Wayne County
According to the NWS, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the affected areas, with 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain already fallen.
The NWS warns residents to take proper precautions when encountering an area experiencing flash flooding by turning around and to not drown.
May 4, 2025 at 19:43 EDTPress Enterprise
MIFFLINVILLE — A minor accident on Interstate 80 Sunday appears to have caused a second crash in which a tractor trailer hit three cars.The second accident flipped one car over...
May 4, 2025 at 19:19 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Veterans of today are getting a helping hand thanks to an outreach effort. Valor Clinic Foundation hosted an event on Sunday called Wilkes-Barre Stand Down behind the McDonald's at Market Street and Wilkes-Barre Boulevard.
Organizers say the goal was to provide food, resources, and services for veterans in need, at-risk individuals, and families.
Pennsylvania primary election deadlines approaching
May 4, 2025 at 19:09 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The clock is ticking to register for the upcoming primary election in Pennsylvania.
Monday is the final day to become eligible to vote if you have not already registered.
This month's election is a closed primary, so only Republicans and Democrats can cast votes for their respective parties.
PHOTOS: Lane restriction in place on I-80 after 4-vehicle crash in Columbia County
Although all voters can weigh in on ballot questions.
Mail-in ballot applications are due no later than Tuesday, May 13, at 5:00 p.m.
May 4, 2025 at 18:56 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A heads-up for drivers about a detour coming to North Scranton on Monday.
Parker Street between North Main Avenue and Boulevard Avenue will be closed.
Crews searching in Susquehanna river for missing 10 year old
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) crews plan to finish paving.
The work is part of the Parker Street Bridge reconstruction project.
A detour will be set up for drivers for the work, which PennDOT says will take about two weeks.
May 4, 2025 at 18:12 EDTPA homepage
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) project is expected to cause traffic delays for the Monday morning commute.
PennDOT says the project is scheduled on Interstate 81 southbound between mile marker 175 near Pittston to mile marker 170 near Wilkes-Barre.
One lane will be closed during the work.
West Hazleton woman dead after crash
The project is scheduled to last from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Luzerne County.
You can stay up to date on speed limit restrictions, road conditions, and closures on 511PA.com.
May 4, 2025 at 18:06 EDTPA homepage
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A desperate search was underway on Sunday for a missing girl who was swept away in the Susquehanna River. Crews were on the water all afternoon in the Williamsport area trying to find the 10-year-old.
28/22 News Reporter Avery Nape was on scene during the search.
The 10-year-old girl was in the Susquehanna River late Sunday morning while her mother and another were on the riverbank nearby. That's when their worst fears became reality when the girl disappeared, and the other two tried to save her.
May 4, 2025 at 16:45 EDTPA homepage
MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say three people were sent to nearby hospitals after a four-vehicle crash in Columbia County.
Officials say that crews were called to mile marker 245 of Interstate 80 Westbound in Mifflin Township for a reported four-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer.
In a release, troopers explained that the tractor-trailer was driving West on Interstate 80 in the right lane while a Toyota RAV4, a Mini Clubman, and a Subaru were stopped ahead of the tractor-trailer due to traffic congestion.
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