(WBRE/WYOU) — A crash closed a section of Interstate-81 in Lackawanna County on Wednesday. According to a release from PennDOT, a crash near the President Biden Expressway (Exit 185) has closed a portion of I-81 southbound and is backing up traffic in both directions and Interstate 84. The road has since reopened, but PennDOT says [...]
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lackawanna County DA is reminding business owners that "skill games" must be removed next month if they are not properly licensed. District Attorney Brian J. Gallagher is advising local business owners who have "skill game" machines that they must be properly licensed by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board no later [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been charged with damaging a youth football field that caused a number of issues, police stated. Police say the West Scranton Junior Invaders organization found surveillance video of a man, later identified as 43-year-old Steven Gilliland, vandalizing the youth football field. West Scranton Junior Invaders Fields and [...]
TEXAS TWP., WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Walmart employee is facing charges after police say she stole over $56,000 while she worked as a front-end coach. Pennsylvania State Police say they arrested 42-year-old Neaola Peresia Smith for theft from her employer, Walmart, in Honesdale, where Smith worked as a front-end coach. Between November 28, 2025, [...]
PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police said counterfeit cash was attempted to be used at the Mohegan Pennsylvania in Plains Township. Police say someone at the casino tried to pass counterfeit cash on September 21. The bill appeared to be $100, but it had " motion picture purposes" written on it. The investigation is [...]
LEWISBURG — John and Carol Wendt celebrated a milestone event on Sept. 15 — their 70th wedding anniversary at Ever True Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, where Carol resides under supervised care.
BALD EAGLE TWP., CLINTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are offering a cash reward for information on a June hotel burglary in Clinton County. Pennsylvania State Police Troop is investigating a burglary that occurred at the Lock Haven Grandview Hotel in Bald Eagle Township, Clinton County, on June 9. Police say unknown suspect(s) kicked open [...]
POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating a card skimmer found at a Family Dollar in Schuylkill County, where two alleged suspects are wanted. On September 21, the Pottsville Police responded to the Family Dollar store on West Market Street, where a credit card skimming device was discovered. The images below are of the [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — We're not done with this weather yet! You can expect another clear and cool night with lows in the 40s. Thursday will be sunny as afternoon temperatures climb into the middle and upper 60s. A warmer valley could hit 70. Friday will start sunny, but clouds will increase through the afternoon. After getting started [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Campaign advertisements are being aired with increasing frequency as the November election nears, although the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is not required to ensure the accuracy of their content. According to the FCC fact sheet on Political Programing, the FCC does not review content or ensure accuracy. Under U.S. copyright law, Section 107 [...]
