The circumstances surrounding Busch’s death are not known at this time, but his family said he was hospitalized Thursday morning due to a "severe illness."
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local business is reminding the area about the importance of gun safety in the homes, days after a 10-year-old boy shot himself in the hand. Roll Call has seen a consistent amount of customers coming through there doors, looking to buy a firearm. According to the business, there is [...]
The NASCAR great died on Thursday after he was hospitalized for a "sudden illness."
The Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance is celebrating its 30th year in operation. Newswatch 16's Anthony Bordanaro shows us what's next for the alliance.
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One navy veteran is honoring a fellow vet who away a few ago by giving back to his community. Now, a collection of books is travelling around the country to keep his memory alive. Just inside the Columbia County Traveling Library, a new collection of books has joined the selection [...]
Kyle Busch, the most prolific winner in NASCAR history and a two-time Cup Series champion, died May 21 following a sudden severe illness.
"Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch," says the joint statement.
LAFLIN BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One Luzerne County borough is trying to make its community safer by adding more cameras. They're doing it with the help of more than $265,000 in state grant money. Laflin Borough was recently awarded more than $265,580 in state grant money for much needed improvements. About $145,580 will go [...]
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some kids in Lackawanna County got a history lesson Thursday about a centuries-old tradition. Students from La Salle Academy in Jessup got a chance to learn about the Saint Ubaldo race this Saturday. Nearly 300 students took part in a demonstration of the raising of the saints, learning how to [...]
When a medical emergency happens in rural communities, help can sometimes be miles away. An EMS system is gaining new tools and training to start care sooner.
