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Railfest kicks off in Scranton for Labor Day weekend

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Railfest 2026 is underway this Labor Day weekend at the Steamtown National Historic Site in downtown Scranton. The annual event marks a dual milestone this year, celebrating Steamtown's 40th anniversary alongside the 250th anniversary of the United States. The festival celebrates railroading's past, present and future, drawing crowds to Lackawanna [...]

Teen arrested in Hanover Twp. drug bust, police say

HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Hanover Township Police Department has announced an arrest following the conclusion of a three-month-long drug investigation involving a teenager. According to a statement on the Hanover Police Department's official website, authorities arrested Michael Curtis, 19, from Wilkes-Barre, after an investigation revealed he'd allegedly been in possession of illegal [...]

Danville Heritage Festival to offer special train rides for America 250th

DANVILLE, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The 2026 Danville Heritage Festival is shinning a spotlight on all things proudly Danville and this year's festival is bringing something special for America's 250th birthday. Starting Sept. 12, the Danville Heritage Festival will kick off 9 a.m Saturday morning, beginning on Mill Street and expanding to include additional event [...]

Pennsylvania weather: Quiet holiday weekend, low 50s

(WBRE/WYOU) — It looks relatively quiet for the rest of the holiday weekend. It'll be partly cloudy tonight with patchy fog developing. The low drops into the upper 50s. Sunday will allow for a partly sunny sky. A stray shower can't be ruled out, though most of us see nothing at all. It'll be comfortable [...]

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