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. [...]
(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 [...]
(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 [...]
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 [...]
LEWISBURG — A local immigrant support group is seeking support from local, state and federal leaders for its efforts to gain humanitarian release for an asylum seeker detained at FCI-Lewisburg.
SELINSGROVE — The Selinsgrove Area High School Alumni Association gave nearly $13,000 toward playground upgrades at Selinsgrove Elementary School.
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 [...]
DANVILLE — Geisinger will host free drive-through dinners to honor military veterans from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on Veterans Day, Nov. 5.
DANVILLE — The 2026 class of the Danville Area School District Athletic Hall of Fame will be inducted Sept. 27.
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
