DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After the devastating hospital fire in Dickson City, officials are working around the clock to tend to those affected by the fire. Since the fire, the hospital has been closed temporarily, and officials are saying people with medical emergencies should go to the nearest emergency room or call 911. [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — US State Senator John Fetterman expressed his concerns Saturday night over proposed ICE detention centers in Pennsylvania. In a letter sent to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on Saturday, Senator Fetterman said in part the following: I am writing to express my deep concern and opposition to the Department of HomelandSecurity’s (DHS) [...]
LEWISBURG — A Megan’s Law offender from Mifflinburg lied about where he was living in Union County for at least three years, according to state police in Milton.
DANVILLE — Geisinger will receive a $500,000 Special Pathogen Treatment, Assessment and Network Development Award to enhance the capabilities at its Level 2 Special Pathogen Treatment Center.
LEWISBURG — The Lewisburg Area School District is accepting registration for upcoming kindergarteners who will be five years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2026.
(WBRE/WYOU) — Bitter cold and biting wind did not stop the action at a local ski resort in our area. Skiers and snowboarders turned a freezing day into a fundraiser to help families fighting blood cancer Saturday afternoon. Wind whips across the mountain as skis scrape the slopes at Montage Mountain Resorts. Carve 4 Cancer [...]
GAMBLE TWP., LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police say they are investigating an online theft of $75,000. According to a PSP release, a 55-year-old woman was the victim of an online affiliate marketing scheme. Between Jan. 1, 2025, and Feb. 5, 2026, PSP say the victim sent $75,000 to an unknown individual(s) via Cash [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple power outages have been reported across Northeastern Pennsylvania due to weather, according to power companies. PPL previously reported that over 2,700 customers were affected by a power outage in Lackawanna County. Officials say crews were sent to make repairs, which have since been completed, and power has been restored. Across the region, [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) restored all speed limits in NEPA Saturday morning after having implemented restrictions Friday night for winter weather. According to a release from PennDOT, all interstates have had their 45 mph speed restrictions lifted. PennDOT says they will continue to treat roadways until clear, however they recommend avoiding [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Interstate 84 by the New York border is reopened with a lane restriction due to a multiple vehicle crash, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). I-84 eastbound was closed in New York on Saturday morning, and drivers were asked by PennDOT to take a detour. The road is now reopened, with [...]
