WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's the opening day of the 70th annual Fine Arts Fiesta. While it wasn’t the most beautiful day for the start of a fiesta, the weather hasn't dampened the spirits of organizers or attendees. The free celebration kicked off Thursday morning and will continue into Sunday evening. Attendees are welcomed [...]
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The verdict is in for the case of a Monroe County man charged in the death of his infant son. The jury found Michael Yard not guilty of first and third-degree homicide, but guilty of aggravated assault. All other charges have been dropped. The case dates back to August 2021, [...]
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Williamsport Crosscutters announce a new partnership that will bring Chick-fil-A to Journey Bank Ballpark during the 2026 season. Fans will now be able to enjoy a selection of Chick-fil-A's menu items during home games. The partnership will introduce a dedicated Chick-fil-A concession location on the main concourse, offering popular [...]
WHITE HAVEN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was flown to the hospital after suffering severe injuries from his own dog's attacking him. On May 13, the White Haven Police Department was called for a reported dog attack on Susquehanna Street. Officers said they found a man suffering from severe injuries after being bitten by [...]
PINE CREEK TWP., CLINTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is charged after police say he tried to hit another man with a car, then chased him with an axe during a fight. 44-year-old Jason Mikitko is facing attempted homicide charges for a fight where he allegedly tried allegedley to hit a man with his car, [...]
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police report that a rabid groundhog attacked a child in Luzerne County. The Nanticoke City Police Department, along with the PA Game Commission, investigated an incident involving a rabid groundhog. Police said the groundhog, which was under a parked vehicle, attacked a child in the 300 block of East Church [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — A slow-moving coastal storm system will impact our weather tonight and Friday. Skies will turn out mostly cloudy with a shower or two tonight. Temperatures will fall into the lower and middle 40s by morning. Clouds will break for some afternoon sun as the coastal storm moves away. A few showers will be [...]
WILLIAMSPORT — A 24-year-old McClure man will spend 20 years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to production of child pornography and enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity.
SUNBURY — A Northumberland man found guilty of neglecting more than 10 dogs and one cat could face up to 180 years in state prison.
MIFFLINBURG — The Mifflinburg Area School District boys lacrosse team will be permitted to participate in the upcoming District 4 playoffs.
