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Drivers dies, ejected after crash with tractor-trailer

RYAN TWP., SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has died after a two-vehicle crash on I-81, where he was ejected from his vehicle. 70-year-old Leonard J. Petrilli of Wilkes-Barre died as a result of a crash on Interstate 81 in Ryan Township, Schuylkill County, on Oct. 28. The crash occurred around 12:47 p.m. in the [...]

Sheetz honors veterans, military with a free meal, car wash

(WBRE/WYOU) — Sheetz announced it will honor veterans and active-duty military personnel with a free meal and car wash on Veterans Day. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Sheetz is offering all veterans and active-duty military personnel a free half turkey sub and a regular-size fountain drink at any of Sheetz`s locations. Sheetz will also offer a [...]

Three men arrested, charged with child sex abuse crimes

(WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police conducted Internet Crimes Against Children operations that resulted in the arrest of three men. From Oct. 29 through Nov. 4, the Northeast Computer Crime Task Force conducted Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) operations in Bradford and Potter Counties. This operation aimed at identifying offenders involved in the possession, distribution, and [...]

Three lottery tickets totaling $1.97M close to expiring

(WBRE/WYOU) — Did you win the lottery and haven't claimed your prize? Pennsylvania Lottery is stating that three tickets totaling $1.97 million are near expiration. Players, check your tickets! Three winning Pennsylvania Lottery tickets worth a combined total of $1.97 million will soon expire. These include one Millionaire Raffle prize worth $1 million sold in [...]

Search continues for woman missing since June

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton Police Department continues its search for a woman who was last seen in June 2026. 29-year-old Paola Pagan De Jesus was reported missing on Sept. 8 and was believed to be in the Newport, Virginia area. The Newport Police Department was notified when the missing person report was taken. [...]

Dealer sentenced after traffic stop seized various drugs

SNYDER COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been sentenced after various drugs, including fentanyl, methamphetamine, and crack, were found on him, his vehicle, and his home. Scotch Bruce Hanning, 46, of Selinsgrove, was sentenced to 204 months for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine base (crack), in both Snyder and Union Counties, [...]

Road opens near connector to I-81 in Pittston

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A major connector to I-81 has reopened in Pittston Thursday. PennDOT says Oak Street near Pittston was closed to traffic but reopened as of 10:00 a.m. The railroad was doing work along the tracks, which was supposed to wrap up Wednesday, but Norfolk Southern needed more time to finish the [...]

Pennsylvania weather: Mild 50s tonight, more possible showers

(WBRE/WYOU) — An isolated shower is possible tonight. Otherwise, it'll be mostly cloudy, mild, and areas of fog will develop towards morning. Temperatures will bottom out in the 50s. We'll be between two weather makers on Friday. Clouds will break for some afternoon sunshine. There is the chance of a shower, especially across southern and [...]

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