SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Another step is being taken for Scranton's Police Department to upgrade technology: The city is seeking half a million dollars to upgrade its technology, including a recently added drone program. The technology will also be used in a potential real-time crime center at the old Fidelity Bank location downtown. On [...]
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As many people continue to deal with the aftermath of the storms, Regina Farms in Middle Smithfield Township reopened on Tuesday, but not without challenges. The farm is operating on a generator, allowing customers to shop, but with no internet, they can only accept cash or checks for [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is in custody after being shot by police in the Miners Mills section of Wilkes-Barre Monday night. Gunfire broke out on East Beatty Street in the city of Wilkes-Barre Monday night. The incident started after Wilkes-Barre City Police responded to an alleged domestic dispute involving Shawn Adams and [...]
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's not every day you can roll up your sleeve to donate blood and then take a lap around one of NASCAR's most iconic tracks, but that's exactly what happened at Pocono Raceway, where dozens of donors turned out to make a difference. The 21st annual American Red Cross [...]
SELINSGROVE — Selinsgrove borough police have added a new officer to the department with the hiring of Trey Kurtz.
If You Go What: “Shrek the Musical: KIDS” and “Bye Bye Birdie: Youth Edition” by A&B Summer Theatre students When: 7 p.m. July 9 and 10 (Shrek Kids), and 7 p.m. July 16 and 17 (Bye Bye Birdie) Where: Shamokin Area High School auditorium, 2000 W State St., Coal Township. How much: Tickets can be reserved for $10 during the week of the show. General admission tickets are $5 at the door. More information: Visit www.abchildrenstheatre.com or the A&B Children’s Theatre Facebook page.
PA live! (WBRE) — With more than 35,000,000 Americans affected, dry eye is more than occasional irritation; it's a common condition that can affect everyday life, from screen time to travel to time outdoors this July, which is Dry Eye Awareness Month. With more in a sponsored segment with Refresh, ophthalmologist Doctor Ashley Brissette joined [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — In Scranton, the Recovery Bank provides peer-to-peer support to people struggling with addiction. The bank is led by Frank Bolock, who has been sober for more than 40 years after battling alcohol addiction. "I've had the benefit of lots of help in terms of getting stopped. And from people in recovery [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating a burglary at a Scranton liquor store. The Scranton Police Department is looking to identify a suspect wanted for questioning for a burglary at West Side Food and Beer on South Main Avenue. The suspect can be seen placing multiple bottles of alcohol into a bag before [...]
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people are facing charges after police say they were found selling fentanyl pills that resembled oxycodone tablets. In June, Hazleton Police Narcotics Department began investigating the selling of illegal drugs, specifically counterfeit fentanyl pills. Detectives stated the pills were blue, stamped "M30," and closely resembled oxycodone tablets; testing confirmed [...]
