BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A stolen gun, a man charged, and a getaway that didn't get very far: Butler Township Police say 21-year-old Gary Mitchell stole a Glock from an apartment in the Beech Mountain Lakes community early Saturday morning, then fled on foot. Officers tracked him down at the front gate, where [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — A Scranton man is locked up after crashing into a marked police car while the officers inside were transporting a prisoner. Early Saturday morning, Old Forge officers say they were stopped at a red light at Olive and Penn when Pablo Rivera's jeep slammed into them from behind. Rivera refused to say who [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 2026 is an election year and election officials have been preparing for next week's primaries for the past few months. One area county has experienced issues in the past and is hoping for a smooth election day this time around. Luzerne County election workers have been gearing up for months [...]
Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect that the victim was from New York and went missing in Monroe County. MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The tragic death of a missing boy, who went missing in Monroe County, is now sparking renewed calls for a statewide alert system aimed at helping children with cognitive [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As summer approaches, finishing touches are being done at a Lackawanna County park. Crews were seen painting lines on Monday for the new pickleball and basketball courts at Nay Aug Park in Scranton. The courts are expected to open for Memorial Day weekend. The Director of Parks and Recreation says [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A celebration of the arts is coming to the Diamond City, and with it may come some headaches for drivers making their way through downtown Wilkes-Barre. Public Square will be packed with local artists, live entertainment, and dozens of vendors at the 70th Annual Fine Arts Fiesta. Drivers should also [...]
TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three sides and three wins! The Pocono Raceway was just named the best NASCAR track for the third year in a row by USA Today. Over a four-week period in April, fans cast their votes, and the raceway came out on top! The Tricky Triangle is known for providing [...]
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new sensory bus will soon be hitting the road in the Poconos, bringing a calming space directly to children who need extra support. Pocono Services for Families and Children recently revealed its new, mobile sensory room designed with lights, textures, and activities to help children feel safe and [...]
FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local fitness facility gave police officers a good workout on Monday. Construct in Forty Fort hosted officers for a special training session designed to help them on the job. From ju-jitsu to breathing exercises, officers learned new movements to help prevent lower back and knee injuries. The workout [...]
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's National Police Week, and a big boost in funding is coming to a local police department. The Kingston Police Department has secured about $1,140,000 in federal funding. The money will go toward new equipment and technology upgrades. United States Congressman Rob Bresnahan helped secure the funding and says it [...]
