PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We are now just four days away from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina. The Olympians have trained hard to get to this moment. But how can you train like an Olympian? Well, it all starts with three basic concepts you can practice in any gym: strength, endurance, [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Downtown Pittston is taking a big step forward in its redevelopment. Demolition has started at the former Quinn's Supermarket. Crews are clearing the way for a new multi-level parking structure to support local businesses, events, and more foot traffic. Pittston's mayor says the project opens the door for future retail, office [...]
(WBRE/WYOU)— Three major northeastern Pennsylvania hospitals are now under new ownership. Community Health Systems has finalized the sale of the regional hospital of Scranton, Moses Taylor Hospital, and Wilkes-Barre General to Tenor Health Foundation. The $33 million deal, finalized sunday could include additional payments. Hospital officials say the transition is complete, following the deal's announcement [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Adding insult to injury, not only is Mother Nature giving us prolonged cold temperatures, they're also near record breaking. Northeastern Pennsylvania has reached nine consecutive days of high temperatures below 20 degrees, setting the second-longest record for this type of extreme cold stretch. We've officially reached one of the top record prolonged cold [...]
TREMONT TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Department of Homeland Security has bought an over one million square foot facility in Schuylkill County for over $100 million, according to the Recorder of Deeds, Chief Assessor of Schuylkill County Christine Zimmerman. Zimmerman confirmed the building in Tremont Township was acquired for $119,515,000 from Big TRPA 001 [...]
Surveillance video credit to the Blakely Police Department BLAKELY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police have arrested a man who they say was part of an attempt to steal an ATM after a box truck crashed into a store. On January 14, police said they found a stolen box truck owned by Flowers Baking Co. in [...]
CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The district attorney has arrested a mother after they say she consumed laced marijuana that led to her two-month-old's death. 28-year-old Thalia Matos was arrested in connection with the death of her two-month-old son, which occurred in July of 2025. According to the affidavit, the victim died during a co-sleeping [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Heads up, Jeopardy! fans. Your favorite game show will be temporarily airing on WYOU starting next week. Starting on February 9, Jeopardy! is moving from WBRE to WYOU. Catch your favorite quiz show weeknights at 7:30 p.m. on WYOU, throughout the Games in Italy.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Celebrations of the stories from long ago and the stories still unfolding were part of a local display for Black History Month. The public can check out and learn from the exhibit in Scranton. Photographs from more than a half-century ago were on display and had an important story to [...]
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania is home to the most famous rodent forecaster in Punxsutawney, but now a local town is adding its own twist to the tradition. A top hat, a tiny animal, and a lot of community pride helped launch something brand new Sunday morning. An early spring is the official call [...]
