LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two firefighters are facing charges after police say they made an excessive number of false 911 calls because they were "bored." 19-year-old Zachary Gensel and 21-year-old Cody Wilson, who worked at the Ashley Borough Fire Department, are charged after investigators found they made 30 fake calls to Luzerne County 911 dispatch. [...]
Columns in the building were seen visibly buckling Tuesday, raising fears that the building could collapse in the middle of New York City.
It's the first Reese's Pieces innovation to launch nationally in the U.S. in the last decade.
(WBRE/WYOU) — We're tracking more humidity, another round of rain and thunder with downpours, and improving weather over the weekend. It will get noticeably more humid Wednesday night, Thursday, and Friday. In fact, our weather may feel downright tropical at times. The humidity, combined with afternoon temperatures in the middle 80s Thursday afternoon, will allow [...]
Nolan Xavier Wells' body was discovered Monday off the coast of Horn Island, Mississippi, where he was last seen with a group of friends Saturday afternoon.
Editor's Note: This article has been updated to remove a video that included images that were not approved for sharing. We apologize for the error. PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) -- Authorities are investigating after two young children were discovered living in what investigators described as dangerously unsanitary conditions inside a Northeast Philadelphia home on the 7100 block [...]
President Donald Trump insists the U.S. should control Greenland, a Danish territory, for global protection
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre police say they are searching for a 17-year-old. Police are looking to locate Jimmy Polanco-Urena, who they said may frequent the north Wilkes-Barre area. Anyone who has seen or heard from Polanco-Urena is asked to call 911. Officers also noted that anyone who harbors a missing juvenile could face [...]
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police are laying to rest Trooper Michael Pahira. Hundreds are expected in the Ashland area to honor the 20-year police veteran. State police, along with Pahira’s family and his friends, prepare to say their final goodbyes. Public visitation is set for Wednesday morning from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at [...]
The restarting of the conflict and its impact on gas prices likely won't be felt immediately, but could cause long-term pain at the pump.
