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A Mifflin County man awarded a long-term farming contract with Snyder County is accused of stealing more than $1.3 million from a Juniata County business.

(WBRE/WYOU) — It was a wet and chilly start to the weekend, and we're not done just yet. Showers continue for Saturday night with an otherwise mostly cloudy sky. There is the potential for it to be cold enough for some wet snowflakes across the hilltops of northeastern Pennsylvania Saturday night! Lows drop to near 40. [...]

NOXEN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Friday it will fast-track reviews of three separate psychedelic drugs to treat mental health conditions like depression. This action comes after President Trump signed an executive order last weekend loosening restrictions on the substances as a way to help combat veterans. The taboo and [...]

PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Opening night for a local Little League brough out a crowd in Luzerne County. Roads were blocked off as hundreds marched the streets for the plains little league parade this evening. The event brought together players, families, and supporters to kick off the season. Around 200 baseball players and [...]

WYALUSING, BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) provided new updates on a bridge closure in Bradford County as crews continue repairs. According to PennDOT, the Wyalusing River bridge is expected to reopen July 1. The bridge connects Wyalusing and Terry Township over the Susquehanna River. The bridge has been shut down [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — This earth week, Wilkes‑Barre is putting roots down… literally. On Friday morning, Nesbitt Park became a hub for hands‑on action as local groups and volunteers come together for an earth day and arbor day celebration. From tree planting to litter cleanup and environmental education, the event gave the community a [...]

BUTLER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three men from drums were charged after a storage unit burglary in Butler Township. Police say David Deroy, Tanner Titus, and Michael Scuderi twice broke into a unit at Butler Valley Self Storage, stealing more than $4,000 worth of property last month. Surveillance video helped crack the case. According [...]

BROADHEADSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fleet of six mobile museums are traveling to every corner of the U.S., including Monroe County. The "Freedom Trucks" stopped by Brodheadsville Friday, all in celebration of the U.S.' 250th anniversary. Students at Pleasant Valley High School got a unique opportunity to explore the nation`s history through an interactive [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — A major insurance change is about to affect thousands of local patients. Starting this Sunday, thousands of UnitedHealthcare patients will lose in‑network access to Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN). After more than two years of failed negotiations, 50,000 patients will now have to go elsewhere. LVHN, now part of Jefferson Health, blames rising [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There are still plenty of lingering questions in the investigation surrounding CDE exotics in Wilkes-Barre. Animal control officers and the Luzerne County SPCA were seen bringing bins into the back entrance of CDE Exotics on Tuesday. Customers were not allowed inside at the time, but the shop reportedly reopened for [...]