JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Starting October 14, businesses that keep skill games without the required license could face criminal penalties in Pennsylvania. They must be removed from places like local VFW posts and mini marts. The deadline to remove unlicensed machines is October 13. State police can seize machines, file criminal charges and impose [...]
PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say they are investigating what led to a three-vehicle crash that left an unknown number of people injured Tuesday afternoon in Plymouth Township. PSP say they are investigating a crash that happened on Route 11 on Tuesday afternoon near the Garden Drive-In. Troopers say the [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tuesday marked the start of National Physician Assistant Week honoring the vital contributions physician assistants make to healthcare. King's College's PA program is marking its 50th graduating class in 2027, and it continues to attract passionate students each year. Students learn to diagnose, treat and care for patients in a [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Just one month after a nuisance bar was shut down on Scranton's west side, the Lackawanna County District Attorney is now looking to close another troubled bar on the city's north side. This comes after multiple incidents have impacted other businesses, including one over the weekend. It is something business [...]
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two recent cases in Monroe County are putting a spotlight on a growing problem for local animal shelters; dog dumping. In the past week four dogs have been left to fend for themselves. Those four dogs are now getting the care they need, but camp papillon says abandoning a [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton officials announced several bridges across Scranton will be closed Friday morning as the city tests its flood protection systems. Between 10:00 a.m. and approximately 12:00 p.m. Friday, October 9, the Parker Street, Sanderson Avenue, Albright Avenue, Poplar Street, and Olive Street bridges will be closed while the emergency flood [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lackawanna County District Attorney has filed a lawsuit to close Solstice Bar & Grill for allegedly being a public nuisance. District Attorney Brian J. Gallagher stated the emergency motion asks the Court of Common Pleas to order Solstice to cease operations while the case proceeds and a hearing is [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Resurfacing work began in Pittston and will continue throughout the day until the third week of October. PennDOT will perform resurfacing work in Pittston on Route 11 starting at the Fort Jenkins Street Bridge to William Street then onto South Main Street (Route 2004) to Route 2024. Work will take [...]
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating an undisclosed amount of money stolen from a water filter company in Hanover Township. The Hanover Township Police Department is currently investigating a theft that occurred at Leaf Home Water Solutions. Police say the incident took place in August and involved an undisclosed amount of money [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Areas of frost are possible Tuesday night. Temperatures will bottom out between 35° and 40°. However, normally colder spots could fall into the lower 30s. Wednesday will be nice! You can expect a lot of sun with afternoon temperatures between 65° and 70°. A few more clouds will be here on Thursday as [...]
