Local News

SUNBURY — The state Attorney General’s Office is asking to revoke bail on a Sunbury man accused of aggravated assault of a child.

NEW COLUMBIA — A six-bridge replacement project in five municipalities across Union County is complete.

LEWISBURG — A portion of the Buffalo Valley Rail Trail is temporarily closed until further notice.

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — East Stroudsburg Police need your help looking for this man. Quincy Washington is accused of stabbing someone in the shoulder with a folding knife early Tuesday morning. Police say a group had been out at a bar, came home to Grove Street, and an argument between Washington and the [...]

TOBYHANNA TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Pocono Lake man faces serious charges after police say he held his wife and three children at gunpoint inside their home and threatened to kill her. Investigators say Hamidullah Abdul-Hafiz placed the home with a rifle, took everyone's phones, and refused to let them leave yesterday. He now [...]

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An America 250 PA celebration concert is coming to Brandon Park June 27, marking 250 years of American history. The all-day event will feature local bands, choirs, and student musicians. "The anchor ensemble will be 65-piece orchestra, branded the Williamsport Summer Pops Orchestra made up of members of the Williamsport [...]

BEAR CREEK TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The original Bear Creek Elementary school came down Thursday. For generations of families in Bear Creek Township, it was the place where they learned to read, add, and grow up. The building, constructed nearly 90 years ago as part of a depression-era jobs program, was demolished to support [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A potential merger that could affect millions of utility customers is hearing from the people tonight. The Public Utility Commission (PUC) was at the Radisson in Scranton Thursday, taking input from the public on a proposed merger between American Water and Essential Utilities. Together, the companies serve millions of customers [...]

(WBRE/WYOU)— The I-81 Rivalry is renewed tonight with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Penguins facing off against the Hershey Bears to start the Calder Cup Playoffs at Mohegan Arena. WHTM Sports Director Allie Berube stops by to talk a little about the Bears' season, as well as give a little insight into some key players to watch out [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students across 11 different majors at the University of Scranton are putting what they learn in the classroom to work, helping children with many physical and mental disabilities. Students are creating nearly 20 specialized cars for children with physical and mental disadvantages. The goal is to bring equality to playtime. [...]