CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The district attorney has arrested a mother after they say she consumed laced marijuana that led to her two-month-old's death. 28-year-old Thalia Matos was arrested in connection with the death of her two-month-old son, which occurred in July of 2025. According to the affidavit, the victim died during a co-sleeping [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Heads up, Jeopardy! fans. Your favorite game show will be temporarily airing on WYOU starting next week. Starting on February 9, Jeopardy! is moving from WBRE to WYOU. Catch your favorite quiz show weeknights at 7:30 p.m. on WYOU, throughout the Games in Italy.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Celebrations of the stories from long ago and the stories still unfolding were part of a local display for Black History Month. The public can check out and learn from the exhibit in Scranton. Photographs from more than a half-century ago were on display and had an important story to [...]
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania is home to the most famous rodent forecaster in Punxsutawney, but now a local town is adding its own twist to the tradition. A top hat, a tiny animal, and a lot of community pride helped launch something brand new Sunday morning. An early spring is the official call [...]
SOUTH ABINGTON TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A couple of dogs found in very bad shape are getting some much-needed care after being rescued in this harsh winter weather. Several emaciated dogs were discovered in the Clarks Summit area. Griffin Pond Animal Shelter shared these photos on social media. They say the dogs were found [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — A heads-up for your next flight: be prepared to pay if you do not have a Real ID or passport. Passengers who arrive at airport security without a Real ID- compliant license or passport are removed from the screening line and must pay a $45 fee to use the TSA confirmID process, the [...]
MAHONING TWP., CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Carbon County Coroner's Office identified a woman who was killed in a two-car crash Saturday afternoon. Genevieve Snyder of Summit Hill, 32, was pronounce dead on the scene around 4:00 p.m. on Blakeslee Boulevard, according to a release from coroner's office. The coroner's office said the cause of [...]
LUZERNE BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple victims were taken to the hospital after an assault that police say was a targeted attack by members of a motorcycle club. Police responded to a bar on Main Street in Luzerne County at approximately 10:38 Saturday night for a report of an assault, according to a release [...]
SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The weather was just right as a local ski resort celebrated a big milestone. Shawnee Mountain welcomed skiers, snowboarders, and snow tubers with strong conditions on the slopes. The East Stroudsburg resort is marking 50 years in the Poconos, complete with food trucks, live music, and a warm fire [...]
COWAN — Shortly before 9 a.m. Friday, the Mifflinburg Hose Company responded to a chimney fire on the 2800 block of Church Road, Cowan, Buffalo Township. Crews arrived to find an active chimney fire contained to the chimney.
