MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— After a week no family wants to go through, 12-year-old Antonio "Tino" Bucci was welcomed home Friday afternoon. For the last week, he was at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) after surgery tied to a brain tumor. It was a welcome home the Bucci family, Tino's friends, and their loved [...]
DANVILLE, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — More than 120 golfers raised money with every swing on Friday at the Frosty Valley Golf Course in Danville to help military families and first responders send loved ones to college. Folds of Honor is a national non-profit that raises money to create scholarships for those who qualify. The awards [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The FIFA Fan Zone is making one last appearance in downtown Scranton this weekend. Crews were busy setting up the stage Friday. The event will feature nationally recognized performances of Hanson and Tonic, including a Lynrd Skynrd tribute band. At all corners of Courthouse Square, there are screens to watch [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A religious pilgrimage that draws hundreds each year marked its first day Friday. This year's Solemn Novena to Saint Ann is highlighting fundraising efforts for the people of Haiti. A massive crowd turned out for day one of the Solemn Novena, and many of them are stopping to learn about [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A downtown Scranton water main break starting late Thursday night could be repaired as early as Saturday, with the potential to last through Sunday, according to officials. The break occurred just before 11:00 p.m. at the intersection of Mulberry Street and North Washinton Avenue in downtown Scranton. Throughout the day [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Opening day at the Co-Op Farmers' Market brought hundreds of people out for fresh fruit, vegetables, and more. Dozens of vendors displayed freshly grown food and plants. Many families make it a tradition to stop by each year, they say it's something for the family to look back on, and [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — While the skies have cleared up over much of Northeastern Pennsylvania, the concern for public safety continues to be top of mind. A code purple air quality alert was in effect across the Commonwealth for Friday. The smoke has even prompted some local pools to close. John Hamilton has lived [...]
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hanover Township Police say they are investigating the cause of death for a 21-month-old girl. Police say they responded around 1:00 p.m. Friday to River Road in the Lincoln Heights section Hanover Township for an unresponsive child. Life-saving efforts were made, and the girl was transported to Geisinger South [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say two people have been arrested after a drug investigation resulted in various drugs being seized. The Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office announces the arrests of Joseph De Jesus Martinez and Fruquan Arleek Roper following an investigation into drug trafficking. The search warrant executed at an apartment on Linden [...]
CHESNUTHILL TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been reported missing in Monroe County, and state police are handling the search. On Thursday, July 16, troopers received a call for a missing adult. 42-year-old Patrick Craig was last seen in the area of 1981 Rt 209 North in Chestnuthill Township wearing black shorts and [...]
