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Two utility poles were damaged after the crash that happened along West Butler Drive in Butler Township around 4 p.m.

Bambaataa was widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop. His impact was overshadowed in recent years by accusations of sexual abuse.

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature said that warming ocean waters and melting sea ice are endangering polar species.

On Thursday, April 2, John took his last breath. Nine hours later, Alice was also dead.

BUTLER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A road is closed and several people are without power after a school van crashed into a utility pole Thursday afternoon, police say. According to a release from Butler Township Police Chief William J. Feissner, a 19-year-old from West Hazleton crashed into a utility pole around 4:00 p.m. Thursday [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's hard to imagine tens of thousands of people cramming into Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre. But, that will soon be a reality when the America 250 PA Commonwealth Concert Series makes its way to Luzerne County on June 20. The festivities will bring concerts to five Pennsylvania cities; all to [...]

Federal officials urged travelers heading to Yellowstone National Park to stay safe and follow park regulations.

The last USPS stamp price increase for First-Class Mail Forever stamps went into effect in July 2025, raising the price by 5 cents from 73 cents to 78 cents.

The judge said the defense secretary's team tried to evade his March 20 ruling by putting in rules expelling reporters from the building unless guided by escorts.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A bit of relief is on the way for many Pennsylvanians struggling to keep up with utility bills. The state is extending the deadline to apply for the Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) following the recent partial government shutdown. State lawmakers and people affected by the program spoke about [...]