Skip to content Skip to navigation

Local News

Flash drive leads to arrest for child sexual material

PARADISE TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report a man was arrested after a flash drive was discovered with child sexual material. In December 2025, an investigation began when state police were given a USB flash drive that may have contained child pornography. Through further investigation, PSP said 51-year-old Eric Jordan Silva, of Henryville, [...]

Soup bowls warming up stomachs in Lackawanna County

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On a cold day, there is no better way to warm up than with a nice warm soup. The Wright Center welcomed hundreds of guests through its doors in Scranton for the free event. The event was made possible by several sponsors, including local lawmakers and businesses. Wright Center officials were [...]

Dozens give winter clothing to keep children warm

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Many people braved the cold temperatures on Monday to give back to their community. Saint Joseph's Center in Lackawanna County held its annual Winter Children's Clothing Drive in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. More than 100 donations were made on Monday to the Saint Joseph's Center. The center [...]

Fire marshal investigating cause of house fire

FALLS TOWNSHIP, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The fire marshal is looking for the cause of an early morning fire in Wyoming County. Crews say no one was inside when the fire broke out in Falls Township around 2:00 a.m. Monday morning. Authorities added that the home then collapsed while crews were putting out hot spots. [...]

Pages

Subscribe to RSS - Local News