A simple haircut became a powerful show of support for a 13-year-old cancer patient, and the emotional moment has now reached millions online.
The American Cancer Society estimates approximately 2.1 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in 2026.
(WBRE/WYOU) — Tonight's weather will be quiet although not quite as cool. Low temperatures will be near 60. We're tracking a cold front that will bring a chance of rain. Ahead of this front, Wednesday will be warm and more humid as temperatures approach the upper 70s and lower 80s. A daytime shower is possible. [...]
Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker stopped by the festival to see how people are spending their holiday.
NORTH ABINGTON TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Families filled Lackawanna State Park this Labor Day, making the most of one last summer afternoon close to home. Boats hit the water, grills fired up, and kids squeezed in everything from fishing to softball before school and work take over again tomorrow. "We played softball, I love [...]
Police say numerous agencies were involved in a high-speed chase in Scranton. An investigation is underway.
After battling a severe kidney condition since birth, 2-year-old John Miller's life completely changed thanks to a transplant from his late cousin.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Route 11 in Scranton is closed while a heavy police presence responds to the end of car chase, according to Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). Route 11 southbound from the I-81 split to the Keyser Avenue exit, and a heavy police presence can be seen on Pennsylvania Department of Transportation cameras. [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Monday marked the final day of the 2026 La Festa Italiana in downtown Scranton and the end of a milestone celebration. People filled the sidewalks Monday afternoon, soaking in the last bit of the 50th anniversary celebration of the festival. Chairman Chris Dimattio said numbers topped 100,000 people throughout the [...]
HERNDON BOROUGH, (NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are investigating the death of a person found in the Susquehanna River over the weekend, according to a release. A man was found Saturday morning in the Susquehanna River near Riverside Lane in Herndon Borough, police said. Police said there is no threat to the public [...]
