PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As families spend time in pools, lakes and beaches this summer, instructors at the Greater Pittston YMCA are reminding parents that swim lessons can do more than build confidence—they can save lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an average of 11 people die from drowning [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Elm Street Bridge, connecting the west and south parts of Scranton, is open after being closed since early 2025. The $9.5 million bridge is expected to see 16,000 cars a day, according to PennDOT project managers. The ribbon cutting ceremony Friday marked a new era for the bridge and [...]
WYOMING BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have identified the motorcyclist killed after a crash on Wyoming Avenue Thursday afternoon. 35-year-old Nicholas Rosenbaum of Swoyersville was injured and later died after a collision occurred while he was operating his motorcycle. The crash, involving Rosenbaum's motorcycle and a pickup truck, happened around 2:00 p.m. on Wyoming Avenue [...]
COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — Most people have never been up close to a helicopter, especially not while it's in motion. This weekend in the Poconos, they are getting ready for takeoff. "It's a thrill; people are excited when they see helicopters or planes fly by, but it gives them a chance to really see [...]
WASHINGTONVILLE — The challenges faced by 4-H participants who show animals were on full display Thursday at the Montour-DeLong Community Fair.
LEWISBURG — WellSpan Evangelical’s ownership company has expanded a multi-year partnership with Hippocratic AI from individual use cases to platform-wide.
(WBRE/WYOU) — After a nice day across northeast and central Pennsylvania, this evening and overnight will remain quiet with a mostly clear sky. Lows in the lower 60s. Saturday will be a nice start to the weekend with a partly sunny sky. There is a small chance for a shower, but most locations stay rain-free. [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Luzerne County council majority is advocating for more protections over discrimination. They teamed up on Thursday with Lehigh County's human relations commission to answer questions surrounding the recently passed ordinance. Lehigh County passed theirs in 2024, and is helping guide county officials on how it could actually work. "The person [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Consumers under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will receive a one-time $100 supplemental payment towards their utilities, the Shapiro Administration announced. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary, Dr. Val Arkoosh, shared on Thursday that eligible households can expect to receive the payment if they meet the eligibility requirements. The requirements include having [...]
LEWISBURG — A jury of seven men and five women was selected in Union County this week for the trial of a Winfield man accused of touching a 12-year-old girl and trying to kiss her.
