SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For 10 years, the historic Scranton Electric Building stood neglected in the heart of Scranton. Now, renovations are underway to help bring economic growth and community to the downtown. On Wednesday, a $30 million renovation was attached to the site in downtown Scranton. "We owe so much to this community. [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania state house passed the state budget this morning in a 156-47 vote. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the budget into law on Wednesday afternoon. After more than four months, the Pennsylvania state house passed the state budget on Wednesday morning. The more than $50 billion spending plan is expected [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he was found with various drugs and money during a traffic stop. On November 10, officers pulled over a car on the 100 block of South Main Avenue in Scranton. During the stop, police say they realized the driver, Bobby Sartin, 59, [...]
MIFFLINBURG — Serving in the military is not about uniforms and medals, U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. John Mauger told students at Mifflinburg Area High School on Tuesday.
SUNBURY — Residents can pick up a free meal at The Original Italian Pizza & Restaurant in Sunbury on Thanksgiving Day.
The Susquehanna Valley Chorale will hold its Candlelight Christmas under the direction of William Payn at 3 p.m. Dec. 14 at Zion Lutheran Church.
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT is alerting drivers of lane restrictions for this week on Interstate 81. Lane restrictions will be in place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13 and Friday, November 14 on Interstate 81 between exits 159 and 155 for a bridge safety inspection, according to PennDOT. The lane [...]
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police arrested a woman who they say rammed into multiple cars while driving in a work zone on State Route 61. On November 11, around 8:30 p.m., state police say they began receiving multiple calls about a silver Ford Focus driving erratically, with the hood open, on Interstate 81 and [...]
JEFFERSON TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials stated a chain-reaction multi-vehicle crash was caused by icy road conditions on Interstate 84 Tuesday night. On Tuesday, November 11, around 7:38 p.m., Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Company stated they were called to Interstate 84 westbound for a reported crash. Crews arrived on scene and found the vehicle [...]
BLOOMSBURG -- The town is expected to hire a new company to provide engineering services starting in January because...
