SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The owner of a beloved corner store in Scranton marked his last day of business. After 50 years of being there for his community, this chapter is coming to an end so another can begin. In South Scranton, Crown Market has stood the test of time, bringing the community together [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County Commissioner Chris Chermak announced his temporary absence from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Board of Managers while his application for Executive Director of the airport is processed. Chermak has served as Lackawanna County Commissioner and as Airport Board chairperson since 2020, according to a release. Chermak said he applied to the Executive [...]
For now, the federal bill’s fate is tied to the controversial SAVE America Act, which doesn’t appear to have enough Republican support to advance through the U.S. Senate.
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MONTOURSVILLE, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say two people are wanted stemming from an ongoing human trafficking investigation in Lycoming County. The Montoursville Borough of Police issued arrest warrants for Xia Sun and Liuping Li stemming from an ongoing human trafficking investigation at 440 Broad Street in Montoursville. Police stated both are accused of trafficking [...]
WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been sentenced after he was found guilty of assaulting another man during a home invasion. Curtis A. Strunk was sentenced to 12 ½ years to 25 years in prison for a home invasion in Gouldsboro in April 2025, Wayne County District Attorney A.G. Howell stated. A jury found [...]
POCONO TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 9-year-old boy has died after a drowning at a hotel pool in Monroe County, the coroner reports. The Lehigh County Coroner's Office & Forensic Center stated a 9- year-old boy from Chestnuthill Township died as a result of a drowning at the hotel pool at the Days Inn [...]
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has pleaded guilty to money laundering charges after authorities say he stole over $2 million worth of equipment from his employer. 66-year-old John Festino, a former field engineer, pled guilty to money laundering charges after an investigation revealed he committed a theft from December 2024 to July 2025 at [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Scattered showers along with a thunderstorm or two are possible tonight. If you get a healthier storm at your home, gusty winds will be the main threat. Otherwise, it will be warm and a bit muggy tonight with low temperatures near 60. Friday will feature more clouds than sun. An isolated shower or [...]
SELINSGROVE — Fifty-six cadets from the 19th annual Susquehanna Valley Law Enforcement Camp Cadet program showed their bravery at Susquehanna University on Wednesday when they came up close and personal with a wild 400-pound bear.
