Wren US Holdings Inc. abruptly closes all showrooms, prompts layoffs
April 23, 2026 at 20:22 EDTWNEP
The manufacturing and retail company posted on its website that its studios and showrooms are closed.
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Police: Argument led to mass shooting at Mall of Louisiana that left 1 dead and 5 hospitalized
April 23, 2026 at 20:20 EDTWNEP
The Baton Rouge Police Department said that six people were taken to the hospital following a mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana.
North Carolina teen charged in alleged Houston synagogue plot was playing online 'fantasy game,' parents say
April 23, 2026 at 19:25 EDTWNEP
The 18-year-old's parents say their daughter had no means to carry out the attack she is accused of plotting.
Bill seeks tougher penalties for crimes against law enforcement
April 23, 2026 at 19:05 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A bill aimed at increasing minimum sentences for individuals who attempt to murder law enforcement officers is moving forward in the Pennsylvania State Senate. The proposed legislation, sponsored by State Sen. Lisa Baker, seeks to establish significantly tougher prison terms for these crimes. Senate Bill 1284, which recently received approval [...]
Connecticut senior accepted into 5 Ivy League schools
April 23, 2026 at 19:04 EDTWNEP
Sienna Jones has her pick of Harvard, Cornell, Columbia, Brown and Penn, not to mention other highly competitive schools like Georgetown and Stanford.
Dire Straits Legacy headlines Wilkes-Barre's 4th free concert
April 23, 2026 at 18:54 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dire Straits Legacy will headline Wilkes-Barre's Free Summer Concert this year. The 4th annual concert will take place Aug. 14. A local artist will start the show at 7:00 p.m. and Dire Straits Legacy will take the stage at 8:00 p.m. Mayor George Brown says events like these create lasting [...]
Trump considers a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell carrier
April 23, 2026 at 18:22 EDTWNEP
Trump stoked speculation of a lifeline this week when he encouraged a buyer to rescue the airline and suggested the federal government could help keep Spirit afloat.
Route 309 in Dallas reopened after crash
April 23, 2026 at 18:19 EDTWNEP
The crash happened just before 12 p.m. Thursday along Route 309 near Country Club Road in Dallas.
Teaching people how to care for the coal region
April 23, 2026 at 18:07 EDTPA homepage
POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Earth Week is celebrated in April, raising awareness about environmental issues and encouraging sustainability. In Schuylkill County, educators spend their time teaching people of all ages to appreciate their environments. Some educators spoke about what they emphasize during Earth Week and year-round. At the Schuylkill Conservation District, people are eager [...]
Hazleton Art League fundraising to keep the arts alive
April 23, 2026 at 16:50 EDTWNEP
Director of the Hazleton Art League, Mark Peterson, says sustaining the creative scene in the city is what keeps the community safe, engaged, and thriving.
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