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Former Sen. Kury remembered for...

SUNBURY — Former legislator Franklin Kury, who died last week, is remembered by environmental advocates as the champion of the Environmental Rights Amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution.Kury, the author and lead advocate for the amendment, served as a Democrat in the state House of Representatives from 1966 to 1972, representing the 108th District, and in the state Senate from 1972 to 1980, representing the 27th District. He died Aug.

Two vehicle crash seriously injures pedestrians

JORDAN TWP., LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people on the side of the road were left seriously injured when their car crashed into them after another vehicle hit it, PSP stated. The crash occurred on State Route 239 in Jordan Township, Lycoming County, when a vehicle was traveling south as another car was parked "illegally [...]

Last chance to apply for Summer EBT program

(WBRE/WYOU) — Shapiro Administration is encouraging eligible Pennsylvania families to apply for the SUN Bucks Summer Food Program before the August 31 deadline. Approximately 1.2 million PA children qualify for SUN Bucks in Summer 2026, with over $131 million in SUN Bucks food assistance already distributed to eligible children, officials stated. The Pennsylvania Department of [...]

Two measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania

(WBRE/WYOU) — The DOH confirms two measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania, the first losses related to the highly contagious virus in 35 years. The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) confirmed Tuesday that two measles-associated deaths occurred in the state. DOH stated both individuals were unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County. Authorities will not release any additional details that could identify [...]

Fetty Wap to bring Halloween party to Mohegan Arena

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Fetty Wap is set to bring a Halloween Party to northeastern Pennsylvania, with a concert at the Mohegan Arena. Grammy-nominated rapper Fetty Wap will be performing at the Mohegan Arena in Wilkes-Barre Township on October 30. A venue presale opens Thursday, August 27, at 10:00 a.m. and closes at [...]

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