TUNKHANNOCK TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say a man and woman were arrested after police uncovered over a pound of methamphetamine inside their vehicle. Police say Erik Boehm, 46, and Samantha Kuntz, 36, were arrested early Tuesday morning after a traffic stop on Kuhenbeaker Road in Blakeslee where K-9s alerted police to the presence [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — A renewed effort is underway in Harrisburg that would allow local police departments to use radar for speed enforcement. Pennsylvania is the only state in the nation where municipal police departments can not use radar. Right now, only the Pennsylvania State Police can utilize radar. Senate Bill 509 would change that. Over the [...]
MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Camelback resort is already gearing up for winter and they are using new technology to ensure that their snowmaking is more efficient this year. With 750 snow guns, the resort has 47 miles of snowmaking pipes running across the mountain. Each gun mixes air with cold water from the resort's pond, and, [...]
HARDFORD TWP., SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report that a driver was killed after he veered off a roadway and hit a tree near a rockslide. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on December 1, around 2:00 p.m., 61-year-old Kenneth Thorn of New Milford was traveling on Fair Hill Road in Susquehanna County when he [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he posted many threats towards the Scranton mayor and police throughout his social media. On December 1, officers received a report of a threat call where a man allegedly posted on his Facebook page about killing officers. Police say they were sent [...]
FREELAND, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police have charged a man who they believe participated as a "look out" during a shooting that left an 18-year-old dead. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, on December 2, officers were called for shots fired outside the "Fly Monkey" vape shop. No one was on the scene when police [...]
LEWISBURG — Open Discourse Coalition announced the creation of the Voltaire Prize, a new award recognizing individuals who go above and beyond to advance the free exchange of ideas.Voltaire Prize is an opportunity to shine a light on the positive change happening in higher education and to celebrate champions of civil discourse.The governing board selected co-founder and CEO Charles Mitchell as the inaugural recipient in recognition of his long-standing commitment to civil discourse.“Charles has devoted himself to creating spaces where students feel empowered to listen, speak and truly enga
SUNBURY — On Giving Tuesday, The GIANT Company announced $60,000 in donations to local Salvation Army Corps and 3,000 hams to area hunger relief organizations.
MIFFLINBURG — Camp Mount Luther is inviting people to an Advent Hike and a Christmas gathering Sunday.
William Penn was one of six districts that successfully sued the state over its school funding formula, but it has continued to struggle financially.
