SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Lackawanna County judge ruled Friday that there is enough evidence to move forward with the case against a man accused of a deadly machete attack in downtown Scranton. Michael Woods of Scranton, 38, is charged with multiple counts of murder, including two counts of first-degree murder, for the early [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The man arrested for the September 2024 shooting near Movies 14 in Wilkes-Barre pleaded guilty to murder Friday. Branden Del Castillo, 29, of Wilkes-Barre, pleaded guilty to Third Degree Murder, possession of a firearm without a license, possession of instrument of crime, and tampering with evidence. Del Castillo was arrested [...]
DANVILLE — Montour County law enforcement agencies are holding a semi-formal ball and a 5K on March 28.
WILLiAMSPORT — The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) on Thursday said that more than 340 local nonprofit organizations will participate in Raise the Region 2026, a 30-hour online giving event designed to support and strengthen nonprofits across the region.
MIFFLINBURG — The Mifflinburg Area Community Scholarship Trust will award $100,000 in scholarships this year, including $76,000 to members of Mifflinburg High’s class of 2026.
TURBOTVILLE — Seventeen retired Warrior Run Elementary School teachers returned to class Wednesday morning as guest speakers, reading in their classroom to students.
WILKES-BARRE TWP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Backflips, tricks, and tearing up dirt. All on deck here this weekend at the Mohegan Arena for Monster Jam. The traveling show has been to stops all around the world; multiple trucks from different eras, each one brings something unique for fans. Chelsea VanCleave, driver of the Bailey Circuit [...]
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Drug detectives say they have arrested an alleged dealer after he was found with 500 grams of cocaine. On March 5, officers arrested Sammy Sanchez Polanco during a search warrant at his home on South Broad Street in West Hazleton. The search warrant was a result of a two-month-long investigation [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman and two juveniles are facing charges as police continue to investigate a shooting that left a 16-year-old dead. On Thursday, February 26, detectives charged three people as they continued to investigate the death of Dylan Smith that occurred in December 2025. The Scranton Police Department said 24-year-old Mariah Cortes [...]
(SPOTLIGHT PA) — This PA Local Hero used her local grief to protect those who can't protect themselves. After 32 two years teaching kids, Lynn Fiedler was ready to enjoy retirement. But in a state with one of the oldest populations in the country, she discovered how vulnerable older adults can be. “When you see [...]
