TOWAMENSING TOWNSHIP, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say an argument led to one man shooting another near Lehighton. It happened early Sunday morning on Lakeside Drive in Towamensing Township. 44-year-old David Munro is now charged with attempted homicide and other counts. He is jailed without bail. There is no word on the name or [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Food lovers are getting the chance to sample some cultural cuisine in Scranton: The annual Jewish Food Festival at Nay Aug Park kicked off on Sunday. People stopped by to try delicious food and have a good time. The event features live music and family activities. The best part is [...]
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — They ride on two wheels, but they are sharing one mission: helping animals in need. The Wyoming Valley Motorcycle Club held its 30th annual SPCA Run and after-party. It started and ended at the Polish American veterans club with music, food, and raffles. This event serves as one of [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A loud and proud celebration in the streets of downtown Wilkes-Barre on Sunday. A big crowd turned out for the 20th annual NEPA Pridefest. A parade helped kick off the event sponsored by the Rainbow Alliance. Spectators cheered parade participants, including many on floats filled with rainbow colors. The parade [...]
MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Road crews are getting ready to start a highway project near the Luzerne and Columbia County border. They will be working on shoulder improvements along Interstate 80 that will cause lane closures. The work on Monday is scheduled in both directions between Exit 242, the Mifflinville/Mainville Exit, and Exit [...]
Update: According to the Lackawanna County coroner, Tyvon Ash, age 19, Scranton, died from a single gunshot wound to the chest. The manner of death is pending the outcome of a police investigation. ARCHBALD BOROUGH, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say they are investigating a deadly early morning shooting in Archbald on Sunday. The Archbald [...]
MCCLURE BOROUGH, SNYDER COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities have identified a man and his wife who are now dead as police continue their investigation in Snyder County. Neighbors in McClure are reeling after an intense Sunday morning with state police investigating a homicide. Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say in a release they were called to 37 [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Our first serious heat wave will affect our area this week. High pressure to our south will pump in the heat and humidity to start our week. Temperatures will be in the mid 90's by Wednesday, and with dewpoints in the low 70's, we could see heat indices near 100. This could be [...]
TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some local amateur radio operators are putting their emergency communication skills to the test. Members of the Endless Mountains Amateur Radio Club set up operations at the Wyoming County Emergency Management Center as part of the nationwide event called Field Day. The exercise shows how ham radio operators can keep [...]
TUNKHANNOCK, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Thousands of people filled downtown Tunkhannock on Saturday as the community gathered for one of the borough's biggest traditions of the year — Founders Day. Tioga Street was packed with visitors enjoying live music, local food, shopping, and family-friendly activities throughout the day. The annual festival featured dozens of vendors, [...]
