SCRANTON, LACAKWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The driver who led police on a chase died after pointing a rifle at law enforcement, investigators reported. 20-year-old Christian Santiago died after he led police on a chase that ended with him pointing a gun at troopers, resulting in multiple shots being fired into his vehicle, PSP stated. On [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Tonight's weather will be quiet although not quite as cool. Low temperatures will be near 60. We're tracking a cold front that will bring a chance of rain. Ahead of this front, Wednesday will be warm and more humid as temperatures approach the upper 70s and lower 80s. A daytime shower is possible. [...]
NORTH ABINGTON TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Families filled Lackawanna State Park this Labor Day, making the most of one last summer afternoon close to home. Boats hit the water, grills fired up, and kids squeezed in everything from fishing to softball before school and work take over again tomorrow. "We played softball, I love [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Route 11 in Scranton is closed while a heavy police presence responds to the end of car chase, according to Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). Route 11 southbound from the I-81 split to the Keyser Avenue exit, and a heavy police presence can be seen on Pennsylvania Department of Transportation cameras. [...]
MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders had the opportunity to take the lead in the second-half standings Monday afternoon, but fell 3-1 to the Rochester Red Wings. The RailRiders struck first in the second after Kenedy Corona was hit by a pitch and stole second before being brought home on a Jared Kelenic single [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Monday marked the final day of the 2026 La Festa Italiana in downtown Scranton and the end of a milestone celebration. People filled the sidewalks Monday afternoon, soaking in the last bit of the 50th anniversary celebration of the festival. Chairman Chris Dimattio said numbers topped 100,000 people throughout the [...]
HERNDON BOROUGH, (NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are investigating the death of a person found in the Susquehanna River over the weekend, according to a release. A man was found Saturday morning in the Susquehanna River near Riverside Lane in Herndon Borough, police said. Police said there is no threat to the public [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Honoring the forefathers who fought for labor rights, that's the goal of a group that meets each year on Labor Day. The Scranton Central Labor Council looked back on the past while inspiring those in the crowd to look for a better future. Greater Scranton Central Labor Council President Eric [...]
LANSFORD, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The music was playing, the food was cooking and people were coming together for a cause that has touched so many people. The annual Zoostock took over the former Sports Zoo Grounds in Lansford this Labor Day and attendees say they look forward to it every year. "I'm coming every [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Labor Day weekend will end on a cool note. Temperatures will fall into the lower and middle 50s by morning. As we head back to work and school on Tuesday, you can expect plenty of sun with afternoon temperatures between 75 and 80. Things will change later this week. Ahead of an approaching [...]
