Local News

SHAMOKIN DAM — Roadwork will lead to lane restrictions along Route 15 northbound and southbound in Monroe Township.

PENN TOWNSHIP — Penn Township’s plan to acquire 55 acres of state-owned land to create a public recreation area and access to Penns Creek is garnering support.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton tested out its flood defenses Friday. City crews tested levee closures and warning sirensas part of emergency preparedness. Several bridges were closed for the morning commute in parts of the electric city because of it.Neighbors say they're thankful for the protection. "Right when it starts raining, the whole streets [...]

DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new sports complex is now planned for land once zoned for a data center— giving residents a different vision for the future. While the plot of land in Dickson City does not look like much, soon this area is set to become the home of an indoor sports [...]

SWOYERSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An important change for voters in Luzerne County was announced ahead of the primaries on Tuesday. Officials say Swoyersville's polling place has been moved due to the ongoing closure of the borough building. Voters will now head to the American Legion on Shoemaker Street on election day. The county is [...]

SHENANDOAH, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A boost toward new upgrades could be on its way to a Schuylkill County borough facing a major blight issue. $2 million in federal funds would go toward demolishing blighted properties. In Shenandoah, a blighted property can be found almost on every block, but with the possibility of some help [...]

BARESVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There was a sweet sendoff for hundreds of golfers today from the students of Saint Joseph Center for Special Learning. The golfers are participating in Saint Joseph's 35th Annual Golf Classic at the Mountain Valley Golf Course. The tournament raises money for students' tuition at the school. It is one [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A patriotic tradition is getting ready to step off in the Electric City. The northeast PA Armed Forces Day Parade begins Saturday at 11 a.m. Organizers say the walk celebrates and recognizes the service of men and women who sacrifice their lives for our freedom. The parade begins at the [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It was a somber Friday morning in the City of Wilkes-Barre as the city's police department honored two former police officers, who had retired after years of service and have since passed away. Captain Laralee Ann "Lori" Riemensnyder and Captain John L. Smith served on the force for decades and [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's fun with a spooky twist under the big top near Wilkes-Barre. The Paranormal Cirque kicks off tonight from inside a big tent in the parking lot of the Wyoming Valley Mall. The adult-themed show promises to have traditional circus acts with twists and turns inspired by horror. The performance [...]