PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania’s labor secretary announced that a proactive enforcement initiative is underway to prevent wage theft and other abuses of state law to ensure home health care workers are paid what they’re owed.
LEWISBURG — After Mary Ritter retired two years ago, she wanted to make sure she didn’t lead a sedentary lifestyle.
SHAMOKIN, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Sep. 3, 2026, has been declared Albert Francovich Day in the City of Shamokin. Francovich, a Croatian-American from Shamokin, served as an aviation machinist during World War II. Francovich was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross and Purple Heart for his bravery during the Second World War. The proclamation comes three [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men robbed a woman at gunpoint Monday in the Geisinger South parking garage, according to a Wilkes-Barre Police release. The men approached the victim around 5:00 a.m. in all back with ski masks and pointing pistols at her, police said. After demanding valuables, which she did not have, they [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) have announced strict enforcement of Pennsylvania driving laws during the upcoming holiday weekend. According to a release from PSP, troopers will be targeting intoxicated drivers, speeding, aggressive driving, and other similar vehicle violations. Police say this increased enforcement effort is aimed at promoting safe travel over the holiday weekend. [...]
WOODWARD TWP., CLINTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two teenagers were arrested Tuesday in Clinton County after police said they drove through park grounds and caused more than $11,000 of damage. Emma Dickey, 18, of Blanchard, and Xavier Kinley, 19, of Lock Haven, were arrested after they allegedly drove through Riverview Park in Woodward Township with people [...]
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An SUV drove into a train in Luzerne County early Thursday morning, resulting in a derailment and detoured traffic, officials said. Just before 3:00 a.m., Hazle Township Fire and Rescue said they were dispatched to the railroad crossing on South Church Street/Route 309 in Hazle Township for a report [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Sheetz is giving drivers a chance to get up to 40 cents off per gallon on fuel this Labor Day weekend, with customers able to unlock it by purchasing a Made-to-Order. Beginning Thursday, Sheetz is offering 20 cents off per gallon on fuel through September 8, and an additional 20 cents off per gallon after [...]
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Fire crews responded to a condemned building collapse in Hazleton that resulted in an adjacent apartment being evacuated. Hazleton Fire Department stated they were called for a building collapse at East Diamond Avenue and East 1st Street around 5:00 a.m. Thursday, September 3. Crews say the main building where the [...]
OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say three people were hurt after being hit by a vehicle in Lackawanna County. Authorities say one adult and two children were struck on North Main Street in Old Forge around 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 2. The injuries the victims suffered were reported to be minor, but some [...]
