ASHLAND, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— People in Ashland Borough continue to deal with water issues after contamination at a water treatment plant on Wednesday. According to the borough, an overfeed of chemicals at Ashland Water Treatment Plant turned the water in many homes pink. "The water's like pink or green. The dog won't drink it, it [...]
ASHLEY BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are responding to a scene along Route 309 after a hit and run near Ashley Street resulted in a devastating crash in Luzerne County. According to authorities, the crash scene occurred on Route 309 at around 10:30 p.m. Friday. The crash involved a white Corvette, which authorities say [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Weinberg Food Bank is preparing for its annual Thanksgiving dinner giveaway in Luzerne County. The holiday effort is centered at the food bank's location in Jenkins Township. Organized by the Commission on Economic Opportunity, the Weinberg Food Bank provides food assistance to local families ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. [...]
KELAYRES, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Kline Township Police are trying to identify a man they said invaded a home in Kelayres on Friday, Oct. 2. Police are trying to identify the man below, who they consider to be armed and dangerous. Although they said there is no danger to the general public, police advise anyone [...]
CLARKS SUMMIT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A group in Lackawanna County is creating a space where everyone can feel welcome. Twice a month, The Gathering Place in Clarks Summit hosts its Memory Cafe event, inviting people who are living with memory loss and their care partners for treats, crafts, and a chance to meet others. [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The countdown to the region's biggest footrace is on, and the 29th annual Steamtown Marathon steps off in two days. This year, one dedicated runner is racing to honor one of the original founders. Downtown Scranton is preparing the finish line, volunteers are ready to work aid stations, and one [...]
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A major infrastructure project is moving forward in the Hazleton area as officials work to address growing traffic demands tied to the continued expansion of the Hazleton Area School District. What is now a wooded area will soon be transformed into a new bridge and roadway designed to improve access to [...]
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Drivers traveling on Interstate 81 are being advised of road work as crews work to patch potholes beginning early Saturday morning in Luzerne County, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Beginning Oct. 10, crews will be working to patch potholes along I-81 North, spanning exits 155 (Dorrance) and 159 [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT crews are re-milling and paving Main Street Downtown Pittston. The project is one of 79 rapid deployment projects across the state, totaling more than 400 miles of paving in 44 counties. The cost is roughly $775 million. PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll says Main Street hasn't been paved in nearly [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported Friday that there are now 1,136 confirmed measles cases in the Commonwealth, 58 more than Wednesday’s update. Of those 1,136 cases, 219 are hospitalized and less than 1% are fully vaccinated. In northeastern and central Pennsylvania, there are 122 confirmed cases:
