SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Forty-thousand pounds of food was recently donated to two Scranton non-profits, the Friends of the Poor and the Catherine McAuley Center, to assist those facing food insecurity. This significant delivery is part of the America 250 and America Gives initiative, which aims to distribute 10 million pounds of food nationwide. [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — NEPA Gives, an online fundraiser, benefits hundreds of nonprofits across 13 counties. The 24-hour event, which began at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, features business sponsors matching donations. This online fundraising initiative is designed to support various community-focused organizations, allowing individuals to contribute to a wide range of causes. The opportunity for donors to have [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman who was charged in the Wilkes-Barre 'House of Horrors' case has pleaded guilty to third-degree murder. Faith Beamer pleaded guilty Thursday to the following cases and charges: “I'm thankful that we are able to move these cases forward little by little. This is just one step in the process [...]
MAHANOY CITY, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a 19-year-old reported missing in Schuylkill County. Police say Corbin Campbell, of Mahanoy City, was reported missing June 4. Officers noted that Campbell is autistic, and he was last seen wearing blue jeans and a grey t-shirt. Anyone with information is asked to call 911.
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT says lane restrictions and rolling slowdowns will take place on Interstate 81 in Luzerne County. There will be lane restrictions and rolling slowdowns on Interstate 81 northbound and southbound in Luzerne County between West Hazleton (Exit 145) and Stroudsburg/Interstate 80 Interchange (Exit 151A) The traffic advisory will be in effect [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Clear skies and mild temperatures will continue tonight. Low temperatures will be in the middle and upper 50s. Friday will be sunny and hot! Temperatures will top off near 90 while the humidity stays low. Humidity will return Friday night and Saturday. Saturday's temperatures will range between 85 and 90. At the same [...]
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Penguins are fighting for a spot in the Calder Cup finals, and on Wednesday night, fans in Wilkes-Barre Township treated a road game like a home game. Fans packed Miller's Ale House for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins were in Canada, taking on [...]
LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say they are searching for a wanted man in Lycoming County after they say he jumped from a bridge and ran into Mill Creek. Troopers say they tried to detain 48-year-old Brian James Murray last night near Lick Run Road in Loyalsock Township. Murray was [...]
WEST WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One motorcyclist is injured and crews have blocked off a Luzerne County road as they respond to a crash. West 8th Street in Luzerne County has been blocked beyond Shoemaker Avenue as crews respond to the crash. Police confirmed the motorcyclist was injured and transported to Geisinger Hospital. Their [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A school community came together to honor one of its own after a deadly incident involving her boyfriend last December. Wednesday, her family was presented with her high school diploma during an emotional ceremony. To say the start of 2026 has been difficult for the Hernandez family would be an [...]
