Editor's note: This article was initially written in May 2026. All facts and figures have been updated for a September publication date. (WBRE/WYOU) — Partnerships between local law enforcement and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have grown in popularity under the Trump administration, providing financial boosts to law enforcement while sparking debate for some [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Salvation Army in Wilkes-Barre is welcoming new leadership as Majors Wanda and Raul Rivera begin their ministry in Luzerne County with a focus on service, outreach, and community connection. The husband-and-wife team recently stepped into their roles as corps officers at The Salvation Army Wilkes-Barre, greeting residents in both [...]
NORTHUMBERLAND — Point Township supervisors on Tuesday night unanimously voted to amend an ordinance that will cover future attempts to establish a data center within the township’s limits. A special public comment meeting drew more than 50 people before the regular supervisors’ meeting.
SELINSGROVE — Selinsgrove resident Nathan Morgan wants to establish a charitable account for donations to the borough police department.
BLOOMSBURG — If you don’t think the Bloomsburg Fair has something for everyone, then you just haven’t spent enough time at the state’s largest agricultural fair.
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported Wednesday there are now 624 measles cases in the state, 30 more than Tuesday's report. Of those 624 cases, 109 are hospitalized. In northeastern and central Pennsylvania, there are 49 confirmed cases, five more than Tuesday's report: In the state, 91 of the confirmed cases have come [...]
(WHTM) - Pennsylvania State Police have released guidance and recommendations as the deadline for lawmakers to legalize skill games looms, saying they plan to seize the machines if lawmakers do not take action by next month. The October 13, 2026, deadline was set by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, which ruled in June that skill games [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The driver who led police on a chase in Scranton died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. 20-year-old Christian Santiago died Monday evening from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The coroner says he incurred no other wound(s) as a result of gunfire from state troopers during the incident. On September 7, Scranton [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — It's time once again for the W&L Subaru Super Puppy Bowl! This year, the following shelters are taking part: The livestream starts at 1:30 and can be viewed in the player above or on the 2822 Now app.
LEWISBURG — The Lewisburg Downtown Partnership is hosting the third annual Soiree on Sept. 16 at Campus Theatre.
