SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men were arrested on drug charges following a Pennsylvania State Police undercover operation in Scranton. Shawn O'Connor of Scranton, 39, and Anthony Vincent Evans II of Plymouth, 38, were arrested in a Jan. 12 traffic stop for their alleged possession and delivery of meth. Police say they initiated contact [...]
WEATHERLY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Weatherly Borough lifted a water advisory Wednesday afternoon for the second time in as many weeks. The advisory, issued Jan. 9, was lifted with approval from the Department of Environmental Protection. A Borough authority said the water buffalo in Eurana Park will be removed and residents no longer have to [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police in Wilkes-Barre are searching for a girl reported missing. The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is looking to locate Brooklyn Hons, who was reported missing. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Dudick at 570-208-4200 or message the police on Facebook.
LEWISBURG — The Mifflinburg Community Park and the Buffalo Valley Rail Trail will get a boost from state funds.
NORTHUMBERLAND — The Central Susquehanna Riverboat Society is looking for community-minded leaders to serve on its board of directors, according to a press release.
SUNBURY — Students in grades one through six across Pennsylvania will have an opportunity to show off their creative skills while raising awareness about a malady that is on the rise in the state.
LEWISBURG — The defense attorney of a 21-year-old Montoursville man accused of intentionally running over a woman with his car requested more time to review discovery evidence related to the case.
LEWISBURG — The Union County Veterans’ 4th of July Committee partnered with America250PA to make Union County’s biggest patriotic celebration even bigger this year as part of the nation’s semiquincentennial.
PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police reported that counterfeit cash was attempted to be used at the Mohegan Pennsylvania casino. Troopers stated that they were called to the casino in Plains Township, where someone tried to pass a fake $100 bill back in December. State police did not specify if any charges would [...]
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Williamsport man was arrested and faces 1,143 charges related to his alleged possession of child pornography. Steven Carter-Hicks of Williamsport, 69, was arrested in October 2025 following an investigation into a Cybertip, police say. After confirming the Bing search from the tip was child pornography, police say they traced [...]
