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Former astronaut, Dunmore native speaks on Artemis II launch

(WBRE/WYOU)— After more than 50 years, NASA's Artemis II mission is finally sending humans back towards the moon. The capsule officially left Earth's orbit Thursday evening. A former astronaut and Lackawanna County native spoke about what the mission means for the future of space travel. After more than 50 years, mankind is heading to the [...]

Barbershop reopens after fire damages building

AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wally's Barbershop in Avoca is back open after being closed for more than two months. The barbershop was closed after a fire ripped through the building in mid-January. The shop has sat on McAlpine Street for 23 years. The owner says he has high hopes for the shop in 2026, [...]

Scranton Police partner with Lackawanna College

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new partnership in Scranton was announced, aimed at training the next generation of police. The Scranton Police Department and Lackawanna College are teaming up, giving cadets access to high-tech training that including virtual reality and simulation systems. The deal also offers scholarships for officers and their families. Officials say [...]

Former football booster president sentenced for theft

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A former high school football team's booster president was sentenced Thursday for stealing from the booster club. Sterling Kepp, 48, pled guilty in November 2025 after he was accused of stealing from the Nanticoke 12th Man Football Booster Club during his tenure as president in 2023. Kepp was sentenced three [...]

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