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Three charged after police shut down drug operations

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities stated they shut down a drug operation in Lackawanna County that resulted in the arrest of three people Investigators have filed multiple drug charges against three people after serving a search warrant at a home in Dunmore that investigators say was a narcotics distribution spot. The investigation was targeting [...]

AG: Dealer caught trafficking cocaine into PA

(WBRE/WYOU) — The Attorney General's Office reports a North Carolina man was arrested for allegedly trafficking cocaine to Pennsylvania to then sell in Wilkes-Barre. 46-year-old Orlando M. Horton was arrested after he fled on foot from investigators who pulled over his vehicle on July 16, authorities stated Officials said they tracked Horton’s movements last week [...]

Pennsylvania weather: Tornado Watch in place for several NEPA counties

(WBRE/WYOU) — We are tracking the potential for a few stronger and severe storms as well as a nonzero tornado risk. Your Future Alert Weather Forecast will continue to track this over the next several hours as a Tornado Watch is issued for Eastern Pennsylvania until 9:00 p.m. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a [...]

Students learn lessons on entrepreneurship

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Entrepreneurs for Good is a two-week summer course teaching 18 students at Scranton Preparatory School the fundamentals of starting a business. The program hopes to inspire students to create businesses that have a positive impact on society while also stressing communication and business skills they will carry with them for [...]

Teenage lifeguard keeping swimmers safe at local park

COVINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For most kids, it just wouldn't be summer without swimming, but that swimming in most public swim spots would not be possible without a lifeguard. 28/22 News Reporter Mark Hiller heads to the water to profile a standout teen in this week's Here's to You, Kid. "I've been a [...]

Students explore science, empowered by science camp

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students are spending their break exploring science, technology, and hands-on discovery at a local summer camp. 28/22 News Reporter Zach Paraway shows how these young learners are building skills and preparing for future careers.  Grade school students from all over Northeastern Pennsylvania are getting hands-on experiences at a local university. We're [...]

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