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Deer season brings risks to drivers

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As deer become more active during mating season, drivers across Pennsylvania face an increased risk of collisions — and the damage can be costly. According to State Farm, Pennsylvania ranks number one nationwide for animal-related vehicle collision claims. Michael Moore with Manci’s Body Shop says modern vehicles are designed to help [...]

Public health alert: Potential measles exposure in Danville

DANVILLE, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A potential measles exposure has prompted a public health alert in Montour County after an infected individual visited health care facilities in Danville on Wednesday, Oct. 21. According to Geisinger, a visitor who later tested positive for measles was present at both Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine and Geisinger Medical Center's Women's [...]

Candidates participate in 8th Congressional District Candidates Forum

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Election Day is almost here, and candidates are gearing up to face their opponents at the polls. Incumbent Republican Congressman Rob Bresnahan and Democratic challenger Paige Cognetti took part in an 8th Congressional District Candidates Forum on Friday, addressing a number of topics on voters' minds. Both Scranton Mayor Paige [...]

Healthcare Symposium addresses measles outbreak

DALLAS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An eye on collaboration in healthcare. That was the message Friday at Misericordia University. The university hosted its 2026 Healthcare Symposium; its first since 2019. The event focused on bringing healthcare leaders, educators, students and community partners together at a critical time. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, [...]

Philip Walters sentenced to life in prison after retrial

TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Wyoming County man accused of killing his girlfriend in 2018 has been sentenced to life in prison after a week-long retrial ended in a guilty verdict, according to District Attorney Joe Peters on Friday.   Phillip Walters stood on trial at the Wyoming County Courthouse for the murder of [...]

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