HARRISBURG — Restrictions on telemarketing robocalls and text messages, a ban on spoofing names and phone numbers for caller ID, and limiting when legal solicitations are permitted were amended into existing Pennsylvania law.
MIDDLEBURG — The search for a full-time EMA coordinator in Snyder County continues with more interviews planned.
LEWISBURG — The Union County Board of Commissioners recognized the county adult probation department Tuesday.
BARRETT TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For decades, John Leonard's children have lived with questions that have never been answered. His daughters continue sharing their father's story, hoping someone who knows what happened in 1970 will finally come forward. On September 8, 1970, John Leonard Sr. left Mick's Taxi Garage in Cresco to pick up [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — With dark clouds rolling in this dreary Tuesday, one group is pushing through potential storms to honor the memory of a fallen member of the armed forces. "He sacrificed himself for his country and his people. I think that is worth appreciating. The least I could do is put in a [...]
KUNKLETOWN, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A program in Monroe County is helping veterans navigate the journey from service to civilian life. Valor Clinic Foundation's Veterans Unstoppable Program works to provide a haven for veterans struggling to acclimate after being in the service. The program features peer-to-peer sessions every week at Paul's House in Kunkletown. They [...]
MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local baseball team is stepping up to the plate to help families devastated by recent earthquakes in Venezuela. The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders are collecting food, water, baby formula, and other essential supplies at PNC Field in Moosic. Dozens have already donated. Those who stop by and give will receive a [...]
WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There is a tornado warning currently in effect for Wayne County. Residents are advised to seek shelter while the warning is in effect. If you see damage, you can send pictures to us via Report It.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — How should Pennsylvania punish second-degree murder now that life without parole can no longer be automatic? With a court deadline just days away, local prosecutors and victims' families say the uncertainty is reopening old wounds. Commonwealth vs Lee made life sentences without parole for second-degree murder unconstitutional in the state. [...]
ALLENWOOD — More than 180 people attended a public hearing Monday night on a proposed data center that generated more than four hours of testimony and questions before the Gregg Township Board of Supervisors.
