WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The mayor has confirmed that the city will not be rescheduling the 4th of July fireworks display due to cost. Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown stated that they have decided not to reschedule the fireworks because "it would be cost-prohibitive to put on another fireworks display." "This cost would [...]
The move is part of a broader reorganization to "reset" Xbox amid increased competition.
(WBRE/WYOU) — A Pennsylvania food bank, with locations in Schuylkill and Berks County, is set to receive a $1 million donation from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have donated $26 million to charities ahead of their wedding in New York City this past week, including a food bank in Pennsylvania. An East [...]
As The Beatles ventured into different sounds and eventually stopped touring altogether, the song was scrapped from the setlist.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Schiel's Family Market is no stranger to flooding. Back in September of 2024, the Hanover Street location was closed for 4 days after similar flooding. According to one of the owners, Frank Schiel, the damage appears to be worse than it was in 2024. This time, the entire store was [...]
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A suspect involved in a Williamsport shooting that killed a teen and injured several others has been arrested. The Williamsport Bureau of Police stated that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the homicide of 18-year-old Nasir Kramer that occurred last month. Police say the court has sealed the [...]
The English midfielder will miss the rest of the World Cup after tumbling over an advertising board after Sunday's game.
Folarin Balogun is one of the star players of the U.S. men's soccer team. But his ejection and subsequent reinstatement have ignited a firestorm in the world of FIFA
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Sunday's storm has caused power outages across the state, and in Pittston, the outage has impacted traffic lights. The Pittston City Police Department is urging drivers to be cautious when traveling on the following roadways due to power outages in the area affecting the traffic signals: Traffic is moving slowly [...]
"We’re just hoping it was just a mortar that went off underneath but definitely felt a big bang," one of the pilots told the control tower.
