JACKSON TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police said their search for the 16-year-old boy has ended. The 16-year-old went missing in March 2026, and troopers from the Fern Ridge station reiterated that they continue to search for the missing teen. The teen has since been found.
(WBRE/WYOU) — Two bigger things to talk about in the weather department. First, the core of the cold is moving away. Wednesday morning will be near 50. Afterwards, you can expect a mix of sun and clouds along with a stray shower. The best chance for a shower will be along and north of I-80. High [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Watres Armory in Scranton is in the process of being converted into a full-blown indoor sports complex. While all kinds of sports are welcome, its focus is basketball. Flooring from the Orlando Magic's NBA practice court now has a new home inside the armory; purchased by the complex's owners. The [...]
MOUNT POCONO, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Mount Airy Foundation has donated $25,000 to Johnson College during an event in Mount Pocono, Monroe County. The financial contribution was presented in Mount Pocono as part of community funding support provided by the organization. Nicole Krieger, a marketing representative for Mount Airy Casino Resort, addressed the organization's [...]
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Starting October 14, businesses that keep skill games without the required license could face criminal penalties in Pennsylvania. They must be removed from places like local VFW posts and mini marts. The deadline to remove unlicensed machines is October 13. State police can seize machines, file criminal charges and impose [...]
PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say they are investigating what led to a three-vehicle crash that left an unknown number of people injured Tuesday afternoon in Plymouth Township. PSP say they are investigating a crash that happened on Route 11 on Tuesday afternoon near the Garden Drive-In. Troopers say the [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tuesday marked the start of National Physician Assistant Week honoring the vital contributions physician assistants make to healthcare. King's College's PA program is marking its 50th graduating class in 2027, and it continues to attract passionate students each year. Students learn to diagnose, treat and care for patients in a [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Just one month after a nuisance bar was shut down on Scranton's west side, the Lackawanna County District Attorney is now looking to close another troubled bar on the city's north side. This comes after multiple incidents have impacted other businesses, including one over the weekend. It is something business [...]
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two recent cases in Monroe County are putting a spotlight on a growing problem for local animal shelters; dog dumping. In the past week four dogs have been left to fend for themselves. Those four dogs are now getting the care they need, but camp papillon says abandoning a [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton officials announced several bridges across Scranton will be closed Friday morning as the city tests its flood protection systems. Between 10:00 a.m. and approximately 12:00 p.m. Friday, October 9, the Parker Street, Sanderson Avenue, Albright Avenue, Poplar Street, and Olive Street bridges will be closed while the emergency flood [...]
