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Family seeks help from community after father's unsolved murder

BARRETT TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For decades, John Leonard's children have lived with questions that have never been answered. His daughters continue sharing their father's story, hoping someone who knows what happened in 1970 will finally come forward. On September 8, 1970, John Leonard Sr. left Mick's Taxi Garage in Cresco to pick up [...]

Pushing through storms with PSP at workout

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — With dark clouds rolling in this dreary Tuesday, one group is pushing through potential storms to honor the memory of a fallen member of the armed forces. "He sacrificed himself for his country and his people. I think that is worth appreciating. The least I could do is put in a [...]

Helping veterans transition from service to society

KUNKLETOWN, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A program in Monroe County is helping veterans navigate the journey from service to civilian life. Valor Clinic Foundation's Veterans Unstoppable Program works to provide a haven for veterans struggling to acclimate after being in the service. The program features peer-to-peer sessions every week at Paul's House in Kunkletown. They [...]

Local baseball team steps up to plate to give back

MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local baseball team is stepping up to the plate to help families devastated by recent earthquakes in Venezuela. The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders are collecting food, water, baby formula, and other essential supplies at PNC Field in Moosic. Dozens have already donated. Those who stop by and give will receive a [...]

DA Sanguedolce speaks on proposed sentencing guidelines for 2nd degree murder

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — How should Pennsylvania punish second-degree murder now that life without parole can no longer be automatic? With a court deadline just days away, local prosecutors and victims' families say the uncertainty is reopening old wounds. Commonwealth vs Lee made life sentences without parole for second-degree murder unconstitutional in the state. [...]

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