BELLEFONTE, CENTRE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Gerald "Jerry" Sandusky, a convicted child sex abuser and former Penn State football coach, was granted a hearing after a petition brought forth new information. Sandusky will have a Post Conviction Relief Act Hearing to discuss one of the victim's recanted their testimony. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Sep. [...]
AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) —The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport board has hired a new executive director. The airport is welcoming Kim William (Bill) Hopper as the next executive director, with more than 40 years of executive airport leadership and management experience. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport officials stated Hopper is an Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E) and has held [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Just after midnight, 96.3% of the moon will be in the shadow of the Earth, giving it a coppery color. According to NASA, the eclipse will begin around 10:30 p.m. when the moon starts to enter the Earth's shadow, with the greatest eclipse being visible at 12:13 a.m. when the moon is almost [...]
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is facing charges after police say she deposited over $19,000 using fraudulent checks. On June 11, the Kingston Police Department was told of an incident where a woman was passing fraudulent checks at Choice One Bank on Wyoming Avenue. Officers said that the bank provided them with a [...]
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report that four people were arrested after being accused of retail thefts at a Walmart in Luzerne County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, troopers responded to Walmart in Hazle Township for separate retail theft incidents throughout August. On August 7 around 5:00 p.m., troopers were called to Walmart [...]
BUTLER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man who they say plotted a counterfeit check scheme in Luzerne County. Butler Township Police have filed charges against 26-year-old Javier Andujar, a second person in connection with an alleged forgery and check-fraud scheme that happened in early July. The investigation began after police [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Thursday is a Weather Alert day. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for portions of central and eastern Pennsylvania. Storms will have the potential to produce strong winds, hail, and heavy downpours. Multiple flash flood warnings have been issued. For the full list of affected areas, be sure to check the weather [...]
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — At this point, the opposition to Linde Corporation's proposed 20 building data center campus in Clinton Township comes as no surprise. It's a story we've been following all summer, and one that recently, has led residents to retain an attorney to help them fight it. A petition was also [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new America 250 PA bell was unveiled outside the Lackawanna County Courthouse in Scranton to commemorate the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary. The landmark celebrates the people, places and historical industries that helped shape Northeastern Pennsylvania. The commemorative display was created as part of statewide celebrations for America's 250th anniversary. [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre is moving forward with several park improvement projects across the city, supported by grant funding. The initiatives focus on enhancing public recreation areas where local residents gather and play. Under the planned improvements, tennis courts at Nathan Gray Park will be converted into pickleball courts. Additionally, Huber Park and [...]
