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King's College unveils new branded Martz bus

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — King's College is taking its school spirit on the road. The college unveiled a brand-new Monarch-branded Martz bus designed to transport student-athletes to games and students on trips throughout the region and beyond. The custom coach features TVs, Monarch-themed seating, and a bold exterior wrap showcasing King's College pride. Rev. [...]

PA Congressman joins President Trump to reverse Obama-era 'rain tax'

(WBRE/WYOU) — An Obama-era directive that created the "rain tax" could soon be a thing of the past as Pennsylvania Congressman joined President Donald Trump as he signed an executive order to reverse it. Congressman Bresnahan says the former directive was linked to local stormwater requirements across Northeastern Pennsylvania. Officials explain the directive required small [...]

Online safety takes center stage amid sextortion case

(WBRE/WYOU) — Following the revelation of a disturbing online child sex abuse case resulting in extreme self-harm and extortion, a state trooper and a mental health professional spoke about the manipulation used by online predators. Destin Angel Petrides, 20, of Kunkletown, is accused of monitoring a 13-year-old from Canada for several months on Discord, coercing the victim [...]

Scranton man arrested after high-speed chase ends in crash

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities have released details of an arrest made in connection to a high-speed police chase that occurred in Lackawanna County in April. According to information obtained in a criminal complaint, authorities arrested Amir Hunter, 23, of Scranton, on June 9th at a residence in the 100 block of East Main Street in [...]

Former treasurer steals $10K from wrestling club, police say

TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A former treasurer of a youth wrestling club is facing charges after police say she stole $10,000 for personal use. In December 2025, state police began an investigation alleging that 36-year-old Jessica Melan had been siphoning funds from the Tunkhannock Youth Wrestling Club for personal gain after missing funds were [...]

Snyder County seeks bids for new...

MIDDLEBURG — Sealed bids for a new generator are being requested by Snyder County for its new inmate booking center in Middleburg.On Tuesday, the commissioners agreed to seek bids for a generator to be installed at the new booking center currently undergoing renovations at 12 S. Main St. next to the courthouse in Middleburg.Board Chairman Joe Kantz said the new location could be ready for occupancy by Snyder County Corrections before the end of the year. The department is currently still working out of the former prison on Old Colony Road outside Selinsgrove. — MARCIA MOORE

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