Massive 11,000-carat ruby discovered by miners in Myanmar
The largest ruby ever found was mined in the same area in 1996, but officials say the most recent discovery is considered more valuable.
The largest ruby ever found was mined in the same area in 1996, but officials say the most recent discovery is considered more valuable.
(WBRE/WYOU) — High pressure building in for Monday will give us a nice start to the workweek, although there could be a stray afternoon shower in the Northern Tier. With cooler air moving in, Monday night's low will be in the mid 30's. Frost is possible in some of the normally colder locations. Tuesday looks [...]
SPRINGBOOK TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lackawanna County Coroner has identified the man killed in a Saturday afternoon crash. Jonathan Ordonez Delag of Scranton, 26, died after multiple traumatic injuries sustained in the crash off route 502 in Springbrook Township around 2:00 p.m., according to Coroner Timothy Rowland. There was another person in the [...]
Crews were called to the scene along 801 Route 502 in Lackawanna County for a crash that killed a 26-year-old man from Scranton.
Bumpy's caretakers describe the little hippo as a "very chatty fellow and keeps up a steady stream of conversation."
Passengers described panic after a Frontier plane hit a person on a Denver runway during takeoff, forcing pilots to abort the flight.
The experience has given her a new perspective on the families she has cared for throughout her career.
CARBONDALE TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Homemade meats, packed tables, and people traveling from multiple states: The Meredith Hose Company hosted its annual Soppressata Contest in Childs near Carbondale, drawing more than 100 people for food, fun, and fundraising. People packed into the Meredith Hose Company to sample different kinds of homemade soppressata, a dry [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — What better way to spend a rainy day than by marking a milestone? The Fine Arts Fiesta celebrated the 70th Anniversary Platinum Jubilee Gala, kicking off a week-long celebration in the Diamond City. Guests came by to check out exhibits featuring artwork made by local artists. Organizers stress how important [...]
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A teenager in the Poconos wanted to help people understand a contract before they sign on the dotted line. So, he created a program that will take any contract and explain its terms in plain English. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes caught up with him on Saturday and explained this [...]