JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Preparations are officially underway for the annual race of the saints in Jessup this weekend. On Saturday, three teams will dress in traditional clothing to represent each saint and race through the streets carrying 500-pound statues while the crowd cheers them on. With flags already hung and streets painted, Saint [...]
The president said "serious negotiations" are underway that could end the war with Iran.
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The service of local Veterans was honored and celebrated Monday afternoon in Plains Township: The Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted the Honor Recognition Luncheon. The event celebrates local Veterans, recognizes their service, and allows veteran entrepreneurs to connect with the community. Three veteran entrepreneurs were awarded grants to [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — An important reminder for voters: Tuesday is Primary Election Day in Pennsylvania. This election is a closed primary, so only registered Republicans and Democrats can cast votes for their respective parties. Although all voters can weigh in on ballot questions. The United States House, Lieutenant Governor, State Senate, and State House will be [...]
As one of the lead detectives in the case, Fuhrman discovered a bloody glove at Simpson’s Brentwood estate that prosecutors argued linked Simpson to the murders.
WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Food delivery is more popular than ever, with countless apps offering meals at the tap of a screen. But what does the convenience mean for local restaurants? Delivery services can be convenient for consumers, but they can be costly for local restaurants. According to GetSauce, Uber Eats, GrubHub, and DoorDash [...]
The Trump EPA wants to rescind limits on four types of PFAS while maintaining standards for the two most common compounds linked to cancer and other diseases.
PARADISE TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two families remain at the Econostay Inn in Paradise Township after several others have already been forced to leave. Now, with the motel preparing to close, those residents say they have nowhere else to go. As the property prepares to shut down, the last two families are scrambling to [...]
Senator Lisa Baker has held the seat for 20 years. She's being challenged for the Republican nomination by newcomer Tyler Meyers in Tuesday's primary elections.
Officials said that by midafternoon, the fire had consumed more than 500 acres of dry brush and damaged at least one home.
