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Road blocked off, one injured in motorcycle crash

WEST WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One motorcyclist is injured and crews have blocked off a Luzerne County road as they respond to a crash. West 8th Street in Luzerne County has been blocked beyond Shoemaker Avenue as crews respond to the crash. Police confirmed the motorcyclist was injured and transported to Geisinger Hospital. Their [...]

Memorial revealed honoring passed student

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A school community came together to honor one of its own after a deadly incident involving her boyfriend last December. Wednesday, her family was presented with her high school diploma during an emotional ceremony. To say the start of 2026 has been difficult for the Hernandez family would be an [...]

Book sale supports local library

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's a book lover's dream in Lackawanna County: Rows of reads, all at can't-miss prices, and for a good cause. Tables packed with discounted books fill the second floor of the Steamtown Mall for the Friends of the Scranton Public Library Sale. Proceeds help fund library programs and benefit the [...]

Large load transport causes traffic delays

DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Something massive is moving through Lackawanna County— and it could slow you down. A truck hauling a 450,000-pound electrical component traveled along Main Street in Dickson City toward Scott Township, escorted by police on Wednesday. Gas line work is already underway; drivers should expect delays, with more disruption ahead, [...]

Electric rates expected to change across PA

(WBRE/WYOU) — Summer electric bills are about to shift across Pennsylvania, and for some small businesses, prices are climbing fast. Experts project a jump of more than 14%, with increases also hitting UGI Electric and Penelec, while other companies like PPL and West Penn Power could see little change or slight price drops. State regulators [...]

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