October 10, 2025 at 10:53 EDTPA homepage
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT has announced lane closures and detours in Lackawanna County throughout the upcoming week.
A ramp in Dickson City will be closed, and lane restrictions will be in place overnight for grinding and epoxy overlay.
Crash on I-80 causes traffic backup
The Dickson City Main Avenue on-ramp on I-80 will be closed on Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday, Oct. 12. Detours to and from Main Avenue are as follows:
From Interstate 81 northbound at Exit 190 (Main Avenue):
Pass Exit 190, head northbound toward Exit 191B.
October 10, 2025 at 10:31 EDTWNEP
Del Rio was allegedly escorted off the 'Matlock' set during filming in early October following an internal investigation into the incident.
October 10, 2025 at 10:21 EDTWNEP
A unique fundraiser in Berwick to raise money for food giveaways.
October 10, 2025 at 10:06 EDTPA homepage
POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One person was killed and two others injured in a crash that closed Interstate 80 westbound in Monroe County early Friday morning.
State police say a vehicle that was traveling down I-80 in Pocono Township crashed into another vehicle that had slowed down due to another crash ahead. The driver of the first vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. Their identity has not been released at this time.
Tow truck driver accused of fleeing crash
October 10, 2025 at 09:47 EDTWNEP
In a statement Friday, his family said that Lodge died “suddenly and unexpectedly.”
October 10, 2025 at 09:28 EDTWNEP
The Savannah Bananas are once again taking the show on the road, this time with two more teams in the Banana Ball Championship League.
October 10, 2025 at 08:44 EDTWNEP
Breakout canine star Indy signed his paw print to a letter asking the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to consider animal actors for acting categories.
October 10, 2025 at 08:22 EDTPA homepage
DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating a hit-and-run after they believe a tow truck driver fled the scene after crashing his vehicle.
The Duryea Police Department stated a hit and run occurred after midnight on October 9 in the area of Evans Street and Mead Street.
Police say a white pickup truck towing a car carrier trailer loaded with two vehicles struck a parked car on Evans Street, then fled and hit a telephone pole.
The impact caused the trailer to overturn and detach from the pickup in the area of Phoenix Street.
October 10, 2025 at 08:20 EDTWNEP
The winner was selected out of more than 300 candidates officially nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.
October 10, 2025 at 08:04 EDTPA homepage
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office announced they have started investigations on 10 registered sex offenders.
Authorities report a law enforcement operation took place to conduct Megan’s Law compliance checks on registered sex offenders who live in Lackawanna County.
Fire breaks out in Scranton home
Detectives stated they did 240 compliance checks within one day, and as a result, 10 investigations are now underway regarding suspected violations.
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