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Non-profit helping heroes heal, looks for help

NEWTON TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local non-profit that uses horses to provide trauma therapy to veterans and first responders expressed that they are looking for some help. With more people to spread the word, their impact can grow even bigger. Equines for Freedom gives veterans and first responders a chance to heal outside [...]

Pocono Raceway releases statement on passing of Kyle Busch

(WBRE/WYOU) — Pocono raceway is gearing up for another weekend of racing in NEPA.After Thursday's passing though of two-time cup champion Kyle Busch, the track will drop the green flag this season without one of its biggest stars. The racing world was rocked by the sudden and tragic death of NASCAR star Kyle Busch. The [...]

Bench honoring La'Niyah Clark installed in Illinois

(WBRE/WYOU) — A bench honoring the life of La'Niyah "Lala" Clark has been unveiled in Illinois. She is the teenager who was found dead in Luzerne County in February after she was reported missing. Clark attended Breese Elementary for just under two months but left a lasting impact on the school community. The school district [...]

DA warns of rise in 'check washing' fraud

(WBRE/WYOU) — The district attorney is warning of a growing financial crime known as "check washing" fraud, stealing, and altering paper checks to redirect funds. Investigators stated that criminals are targeting residents and businesses, often stealing checks from mailboxes or collection boxes and using techniques to remove ink and alter payee names and dollar amounts. [...]

Coroner called to crash on I-81 in Luzerne County

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The corner confirms they were called to the crash that had shut down a section of I-81 in Luzerne County Friday morning. Interstate 81 northbound was closed at mile marker 140 (Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Beltway) in Luzerne County. It has reopened as of 12:55 p.m. Details on the crash are limited [...]

Pennsylvania weather: Memorial Day weekend forecast

(WBRE/WYOU) — Wet and chilly will rule for most of the holiday weekend. Steady rain will develop tonight as temperatures fall to near 50 by Saturday morning. You can expect periods of rain on Saturday. At times, it will be heavy. Temperatures will hold steady in the upper 40s and lower 50s. In addition, the [...]

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