July 1, 2026 at 10:46 EDTPA homepage
N. WHITEHALL TWP., LEHIGH COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A motorcyclist from Luzerne County died after colliding with a tractor-trailer on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The coroner stated 39-year-old Kory A. Stokes from Foster Township was pronounced dead at the Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest after his motorcycle crashed with a tractor-trailer on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The cause of [...]
July 1, 2026 at 10:08 EDTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing various charges after investigators say he traveled to Canada to meet with a 12-year-old he allegedly sexually exploited. 22-year-old Joseph Erkert of Dingmans Ferry faces numerous charges for the alleged sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of two minors. In the first case, Pike County District Attorney Detectives were told [...]
July 1, 2026 at 08:59 EDTPA homepage
CASS TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police are mourning one of their own: Trooper Mike Pahira was hit and killed Wednesday morning while working along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County. "He was a good man. He was a good cop, and he was taken from us far too soon," Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro [...]
July 1, 2026 at 07:36 EDTPA homepage
JACKSON TWP., COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A shooting injured a man in Columbia County, resulting in two men being arrested. 22-year-old Aiden LaForest of Williamsport and 23-year-old Raymond Poust are facing multiple charges after a shooting left a man injured. On June 30, troopers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound at a home [...]
July 1, 2026 at 07:05 EDTDaily Item
A dangerous heat wave arrives in the central Susquehanna Valley on Wednesday, bringing potentially deadly conditions expected to last throughout the Independence Day holiday weekend.
July 1, 2026 at 06:58 EDTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — Hopefully you are finding ways to beat the heat and humidity! Despite an isolated shower or thunderstorm, a good portion of us remain dry with a partly cloudy sky. Any thunderstorm will be capable of producing downpours, small hail, and gusty winds. It will remain warm and muggy overnight with lows in the [...]
June 30, 2026 at 23:14 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two new places in Wilkes-Barre built on nostalgia; One is coffee with a retro western twist; the other, candy, ice cream, and an old-school sweet shop feel. Atomic Cowboy Coffee and The Golden Sweet Shop opened just a few weeks ago in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Atomic Cowboy on South Main Street [...]
June 30, 2026 at 23:13 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton has another community tradition bringing people together this week. The Jewish food festival is underway at Nay Aug Park with kosher food, live entertainment, and family activities. The menu includes brisket, shawarma, pastrami on rye, kugel, and chocolate babka. Organizers say everyone is welcome, whether you are part of [...]
June 30, 2026 at 21:18 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Families can look forward to this holiday weekend in Scranton: Scrantastic returns to the Courthouse Square Friday with live music, family activities, and a big fireworks finale. 28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar shows us what's planned and what makes this year's celebration different. Go big or go home: That's the [...]
June 30, 2026 at 21:05 EDTPA homepage
BARRETT TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One of Barrett Township's biggest community traditions is back: The Rotary Club of the Pocono Mountains is hosting its 10th annual Concert in the Park from 4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center. Organizers say it's the township's largest event of the year, featuring live music, local [...]
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