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Residents, council clue in on controversial ordinance

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A new proposal could give Luzerne County the power to investigate discrimination complaints and issue fines of up to $500. Supporters call it protection, while opponents call it government overreach. Federal and state law already protects against discrimination based on race, gender, veteran status and disability, but supporters of the proposal [...]

New details in infant murder investigation

ORANGEVILLE BOROUGH, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A criminal complaint has revealed new details in the Columbia County murder case against Tyson Williams, the father charged after his 6-month-old son died back in April. The complaint says Williams first denied anything happened overnight, but later told the child's mother in a recorded jail call, quote, "I [...]

I-Team 'Stranger Danger' program protects children

(WBRE/WYOU) — All this week we have been looking back at the career of our colleague and friend Andy Mehalshick. Andy of course covered many high-profile cases over the years and won many awards for his work. But many will remember him for one of his favorite projects: keeping children safe in his popular "Stranger [...]

Investing in America: Vaccine manufacturing site helps locals

SWIFTWATER, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investing in America takes many different shapes, and one massive investment takes the form of healthcare. A vaccine manufacturing site in Monroe County is the reason millions of people get vaccinated and stay healthy every year. Work being done in Swiftwater has an impact on millions of people. The vaccine [...]

Scranton Police K-9 vehicle rolls over in crash

COVINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Scranton Police K-9 truck rolled over in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday night. One K-9 unit was over the guard rail on Interstate 380 northbound near Exit 20 (307), a police officer who drove past the scene said. The crash happened around 6:00 p.m. A lane restriction is currently [...]

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