PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A former professional hockey player wanted in Massachusetts for harassment was arrested at a Luzerne County hotel. William Tibbetts, 51, who played for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, was arrested after being discovered in Plains Township at the Red Roof Inn. According to the affidavit, Tibbetts had an outstanding warrant from [...]
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mohegan Pennsylvania has announced its Party on the Patio lineup for 2026. 19 bands will take the stage for the free concert series every Thursday at the casino starting May 7. Acts include tribute bands to artists, genres, or decades like Led Zeppelin, Lady Gaga, Zac Brown, Morgan Wallen, [...]
WEATHERLY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man was found with a 14-year-old in his car, then admitted to having sexual contact and provided her with drugs. On March 15, officers with the Weatherly police saw a suspicious vehicle parked behind a business, hidden from view. The occupants were 22-year-old Tejpal Kishore of Dickson [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) – Rep. Justin Fleming of Dauphin County has introduced legislation that would require Pennsylvania municipalities relying on state police for primary coverage to pay an annual fee. House Bill 2284 seeks to address what Fleming describes as an inequitable funding system for law enforcement across the state. According to the memo, approximately two-thirds of [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for an 18-year-old reported missing in Scranton. Police say Sully Maddox Glennon, 18, was last seen in the 900 block of Jefferson Avenue in Scranton on March 12. Anyone with information is asked to contact Scranton Police Patrol Officer Dougherty at cdougherty@scrantonpa.gov or by calling the Scranton [...]
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews were on the scene repairing sinkholes at the Wyoming Valley Mall, which has been a persistent issue for months. The Wilkes-Barre Township Fire Department was back at the Wyoming Valley Mall after a sinkhole grew larger near the mall's Kidder Street entrance. Officials say the ground has been [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — We're in a fast-moving weather pattern with rain chances through the weekend. However, there will be plenty of time when the weather is decent. Clouds will hold tough tonight with low temperatures in the upper 20s and lower 30s. An isolated rain or snow shower is possible. Friday will start dry. Then, an [...]
DANVILLE — Vietnam veterans from Delaware Water Gap were among participants during a celebration of National K-9 Veterans Day in Danville on Sunday.
DANVILLE — Vietnam veterans from Delaware Water Gap were among participants during a celebration of National K-9 Veterans Day in Danville on Sunday.
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania legislative Republicans retained two seats in the state House following special elections held Tuesday, preliminary vote counts show.
