EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — East Stroudsburg Police need your help looking for this man. Quincy Washington is accused of stabbing someone in the shoulder with a folding knife early Tuesday morning. Police say a group had been out at a bar, came home to Grove Street, and an argument between Washington and the [...]
No injuries have been reported related to the Heartwarming Hugs weighted plush bear, according to the CPSC.
TOBYHANNA TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Pocono Lake man faces serious charges after police say he held his wife and three children at gunpoint inside their home and threatened to kill her. Investigators say Hamidullah Abdul-Hafiz placed the home with a rifle, took everyone's phones, and refused to let them leave yesterday. He now [...]
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An America 250 PA celebration concert is coming to Brandon Park June 27, marking 250 years of American history. The all-day event will feature local bands, choirs, and student musicians. "The anchor ensemble will be 65-piece orchestra, branded the Williamsport Summer Pops Orchestra made up of members of the Williamsport [...]
BEAR CREEK TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The original Bear Creek Elementary school came down Thursday. For generations of families in Bear Creek Township, it was the place where they learned to read, add, and grow up. The building, constructed nearly 90 years ago as part of a depression-era jobs program, was demolished to support [...]
The Triple Crown hopeful was injured in the Preakness just weeks later, leading to an outpouring of support.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A potential merger that could affect millions of utility customers is hearing from the people tonight. The Public Utility Commission (PUC) was at the Radisson in Scranton Thursday, taking input from the public on a proposed merger between American Water and Essential Utilities. Together, the companies serve millions of customers [...]
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said the video shows Cole Tomas Allen shooting a U.S. Secret Service officer as he runs through security toward the gala.
(WBRE/WYOU)— The I-81 Rivalry is renewed tonight with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Penguins facing off against the Hershey Bears to start the Calder Cup Playoffs at Mohegan Arena. WHTM Sports Director Allie Berube stops by to talk a little about the Bears' season, as well as give a little insight into some key players to watch out [...]
Four students, a security guard and the suspect were injured in a stabbing at a Tacoma, Wash., high school on Thursday, according to police.
