LANCASTER CITY, LANCASTER COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania State Police welcomed 47 new troopers Friday during a graduation ceremony for the 176th cadet class. The ceremony took place at LCBC Church in Lancaster County. The class is the sixth state police academy class to become troopers since the agency waived its college credit requirement for [...]
STATE COLLEGE, CENTRE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Pittsburgh attorney is facing charges of tampering with and concealing evidence in connection with an investigation into a Penn State fraternity cocaine trafficking ring involving his son. Police charged Paul Robinson, 59, with tampering with and concealing evidence, specifically a safe that law enforcement officials say contained cash [...]
MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A vehicle caught fire along I-81 South in Moosic, Lackawanna County, around 9 p.m Friday. The incident occurred near mile marker 180. Traffic slowed along the interstate as the flames burned near the roadway. It has not been confirmed whether the fire resulted from a vehicle crash or if anyone was [...]
CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — NeighborWorks of Northeastern Pennsylvania hosted its “Parties in the Park” event at Memorial Park in Carbondale on Friday to connect community members with local services and resources. The initiative aims to meet residents directly in their neighborhoods to ensure they are aware of available support programs. NeighborWorks provides a variety [...]
CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Federal investigators shared new details Friday morning regarding a fatal collision between a small plane and a state police helicopter Wednesday at Carlisle Airport in South Middleton Township, Cumberland County. Dr. Paul Sokoloski, a Penn State Health emergency doctor who was piloting the plane, was killed in the crash. The [...]
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local business is finding a way to keep its doors open after new legislation could have forced them to close up shop. After three years of fostering a community space, the owners weren't ready to give up on their dream. Union Vapors 570 Co-Owner Kenneth Stucker said, "When [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Nikoli Slivinski was just 11 years old when his life was cut short in a fire in Wilkes-Barre on Monday. Luzerne County Coroner Dion Fernandes confirmed the boy's cause of death was smoke inhalation. The fire has also displaced nine people. Now, The Slivinski Family is left to pick up [...]
BEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Residents in Bear Creek Township are voicing strong opposition to a proposed data center project and a broader plan to expand industrial zoning near some of Luzerne County's most treasured natural areas. The group "Bear Creek Protectors" has become a leading voice against the project, which is proposed [...]
BARRETT TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An arrest warrant was issued for a man after he allegedly showed a 13-year-old girl his penis over a Snapchat video call. Joshua Bassett, 35, of Howard, Pennsylvania, faces several charges after he exposed himself in July to a Monroe County girl, according to a criminal affidavit. Police said [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Rail enthusiasts have something to get on board with in September. Railfest 2026 is coming to the Steamtown National Historic Site from Sep. 4 to 6 between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Steamtown's 1929 Baldwin Locomotive Works No. 26 will be featured prominently. Other highlights include: This year's [...]
