STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY — A major change could be coming to a busy intersection in Stroudsburg. The borough has been awarded federal funding to begin planning a roundabout project aimed at improving safety and revitalizing Main Street. This project is still in its early stages. Borough leaders say it could transform one of Stroudsburg's busiest [...]
POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pottsville's neighborhoods might look like any other in Northeastern Pennsylvania, but First Avenue is home to a veteran in need of a new roof. Carson Woodward served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. "When we came home, it was like nothing. You know, I don't know. Nobody appreciated [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for portions of northern Pennsylvania for Tuesday evening. An isolated strong to severe thunderstorm is possible, and the main threats are heavy downpours, strong winds, and hail. After a few showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday evening, another round of rain and thunder will get in our [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Rep. Rob Bresnahan announced a request of $59 million in federal money for 20 NEPA projects. Bresnahan's office submitted 20 Community Project Funding (CPF) requests in advance of the 2027 fiscal year. The requests are to the House Committee on Appropriations and include the following projects:
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A heavy police presence in Wilkes-Barre has shut down several roads. Armed law enforcement officers, along with a drone, could be seen on Old Rier Road between Maffett Street and Eleanor Street, though the reason for their presence has not yet been released. Kistler Elementary, a nearby school, had a [...]
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been identified and is wanted in connection with a domestic dispute that took place Tuesday morning. 33-year-old Jason Dates is wanted for the shooting that took place earlier today in Hanover Township. He is being charged with two counts of aggravated assault, among other charges Hanover [...]
BLAKELY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A warrant has been issued for a second suspect in the attempted theft of an ATM in Lackawanna County. Police have issued a warrant for 20-year-old Logan Dante Edward Konen for his alleged role in the attempted theft of an ATM at Tobacco Land & Vape in Peckville. Another suspect, [...]
SUNBURY — Data centers are targeting Pennsylvania as a hot spot because of the massive resource the state has in natural gas, according to an online information session held for 200 residents of the 27th Senatorial District hosted by state Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver and Penn State Extension Monday night.
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, probing for weaknesses in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s re-election bid, played the sexual harassment card Monday.
LEWISBURG — Bucknell University held its 14th annual BizPitch competition Monday evening at the Terrace Room in the Elaine Langone Center, where 12 students representing six startups presented their business ideas to a panel of alumni judges.
