(WBRE/WYOU)— Five months after a police raid brought dozens of animals out of CDE Exotics in Wilkes-Barre and into the hands of local rescues, some of those animals have not and will not ever recover. An African Grey parrot named 'Juju', now under the care of one of those rescues, is just one example. Unable [...]
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Martin Monahan was sworn in Wednesday as the new chief of the Dunmore Police Department during a ceremony at the borough building in Lackawanna County. Monahan comes to the leadership role following a 27-year career with the Scranton Police Department, where he held the rank of deputy chief. The swearing-in [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man has pleaded guilty to a theft charge after stealing a U.S. flag from the Luzerne County Courthouse lawn in Wilkes-Barre. According to a release by County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce, John Jackson, 58, was arrested by detectives following a report of the stolen property from the [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Three football players from Northeast Pennsylvania are in the running for one of the highest honors in college football as semifinalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy. The William V. Campbell Trophy, often referred to as the Academic Heisman, is an annual award that recognizes the top senior college football player in the [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvanians who receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program (SNAP) are getting an increase in their payments as the food assistance program adjusts for inflation. Starting Thursday, Oct. 1, families who receive SNAP will see an average increase in payments of about $18. Under the updated benefit structure, the minimum benefit amount [...]
BRODHEADSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Fall is officially here, and you can see it all around the Poconos. From mums and pumpkins to apples and corn mazes, there's plenty to do this time of year. But local businesses say there's also higher costs behind the scenes. If you're looking for signs of fall, you don't [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As Suicide Prevention Month comes to a close, mental health professionals are shining a light on the challenges many young women face and encouraging open conversations about mental health and suicide prevention. Counselors say pressures from school, social media, and societal expectations can take a toll on young women, sometimes [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A beloved brewing company in Scranton is marking its final day of business on Wednesday. Voodoo Brewing Co. announced that they will be closing their doors permanently in a post to social media. The pub on South Washington Avenue thanked those who have stopped in to eat or enjoyed the [...]
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Health Department reported the number of measles cases in the state sits at 943 as of Sept. 30. That's 40 more cases since the last report on Sept. 28. As that number rises to its highest in decades, many parents and guardians may be worried about their children getting [...]
}MILTON — State police in Milton identified another victim in a nationwide scam in which the accused impersonated federal law enforcement agents to collect $6.5 million in gold bars and coins.
