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Pennsylvania weather: Humidity levels low as temps reach the 80s

(WBRE/WYOU) — It will be warmer and more humid on Tuesday night. A shower or thunderstorm is possible. Temperatures will fall into the lower 60s by morning. Wednesday looks warm and more humid. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible through the day. Afternoon temperatures will reach the lower and middle 80s. At times, it will [...]

Homeless camps causing problems for neighbors

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — People living in the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre say homeless encampments in the surrounding wooded areas are nothing new, but that recently, they've gotten out of hand. Large piles of garbage riddle the forest floor, including needles and other drug paraphernalia. Barbed wire blocks the entrances to some of the [...]

Justice Bell story highlights suffrage history

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A powerful symbol of the fight for women's rights is taking center stage in Scranton, bringing history back to life. More than two dozen people gathered to explore the story of the Justice Bell, a one-ton replica of the Liberty Bell that became a rallying cry for women's suffrage. The [...]

Coroner identifies two found dead, investigation continues

EAST SIDE BOROUGH, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A chilling investigation is unfolding in Carbon County after two people were found dead inside a motor home. State police say they were called to a home in East Side Borough Friday night. The coroner has now identified the victims as 59-year-old Samuel Macadam and 58-year-old Beth Esa. [...]

Watsontown Carnival supports local fire company

WATSONTOWN, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lights, laughs, and loads of fun: hundreds turned out in Northumberland County for an annual fair that's fueling a serious mission. The Warrior Run Area Fire Department carnival is back at Watsontown Memorial Park with food, rides, and games. It's more than just a good time; this 80-year tradition is [...]

PIAA Semifinals Baseball/Softball Results June 8

(WBRE/WYOU)— Here are the results from the semifinals of the District Playoffs in both baseball and softball. Check how your local high school fared! BASEBALL 4A: District 4 Winner Montoursville falls to District 1 Winner; Holy Ghost Prep 4-1 3A: District 3 Runner-up: Bermudian Springs beats District 4 Winner: Mifflinburg 3-1 2A: District 3 Winner: [...]

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