May 25, 2025 at 19:33 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Feet hit the trail for a cause that hits close to home. The Scranton Jewish Community Center's (JCC) 13th Annual Theresa Borgia Memorial 5K drew dozens to the Olive Street Pavilion along the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail.
All running in honor of a woman who left behind a powerful legacy.
The day featured a timed run and walk, with participants of all ages showing up to promote wellness and support the cancer recovery effort.
Show of patriotism marks Memorial Day weekend in Wyoming
May 25, 2025 at 19:27 EDTPA homepage
WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A show of patriotism is helping mark this Memorial Day weekend at an annual event. A Revolutionary War Memorial Service was held on Sunday at the Wyoming Monument along Wyoming Avenue.
227 American flags were placed in front of the monument to symbolize each patriot killed in the Battle of Wyoming.
Patriotic bunting was also placed on the fence.
The sun arrives just in time for Memorial Day
Those who attended the service reflected on the importance of preserving and honoring such a significant part of local history.
May 25, 2025 at 18:58 EDTWNEP
A suspect is in custody after one man was killed and another was injured, according to Hazleton City Police
May 25, 2025 at 18:58 EDTWNEP
In a social media post Friday, Trump had threatened to impose the 50% tariff on EU goods, complaining that the 27-member bloc had been “very difficult to deal with.”
May 25, 2025 at 18:17 EDTWNEP
The 28-year-old was deported back into the United States from Israel Sunday after the alleged attempt, the DOJ says.
May 25, 2025 at 18:14 EDTPA homepage
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A double shooting that leaves one man dead, another injured, and a third man in custody. It happened overnight at a bar in Hazleton.
Screaming, commotion, and gunfire spilled onto the street Sunday morning around 1:30 a.m. at Sazon Latino Bar and Restaurant II.
It was captured on Mary Despirito's Ring doorbell camera.
"And he stopped up by our vehicle in front of the house, and then we saw him, what appeared to be a shot fired," Hazleton resident Mary Despirito said.
May 25, 2025 at 17:58 EDTWNEP
Crews began searching for the park ranger on Friday after his boat capsized in Neshaminy Creek in Tyler State Park.
May 25, 2025 at 17:25 EDTWNEP
Crews responded to Sir Bradford Road in Tobyhanna Township for a water rescue around 12:30 p.m. Sunday.
May 25, 2025 at 16:29 EDTWNEP
Cody Balmer's lawyer said Friday that his hearing scheduled for Wednesday will be postponed to ensure he's mentally fit when he appears in court.
May 25, 2025 at 16:28 EDTWNEP
Authorities say it was part of a scheme to get his Bitcoin password and empty his virtual wallet.
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