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Three decades of Miss Vikings reunited to support their alma mater.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Scranton Fire Department is continuing its free smoke detector and installation program and will be going door-to-door in West Scranton on Saturday as part of the Fire Prevention and safety initiative taking place throughout the city. Residents of West Scranton are eligible to receive a free smoke detector that [...]

SCOTT TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— If you're looking to face your fears, this might be the place to do it. Starting Saturday Reaper's Revenge will open its doors to the public for the 18th year. Friday's fright was reserved for friends and family, and while the crowd may have been smaller, the effort that went [...]

Joby Aviation said an aircraft equipped with autonomy technology flew from California to North Carolina's Outer Banks.

Sheeran quickly became embroiled in controversy after tour opener Macklemore was cut from the shows.

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is in jail after police say he stalked and threatened his ex-girlfriend in Williamsport repeatedly, violating a protection from abuse court order. Brandon Allen Leslie-Sweat, 29, of Hughesville, was arrested Wednesday and faces several charges, including stalking and assault. Police said Leslie-Sweat consistently sent messages to the victim, [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — Governor Josh Shapiro called for federal guardrails, independent oversight, transparency and clear safety standards on artificial intelligence during the AI Horizons Summit that took place in Pittsburgh on Thursday, Sept. 18, and Friday, Sept. 19. Pennsylvania leaders have been weighing how far AI development should proceed without established rules. Shapiro emphasized that while [...]

The new stores will carry a curated selection of seasonal toys, collectibles and gifts, featuring brands like LEGO, Barbie, Hot Wheels and Pokémon.

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews working on a downtown building in Pittston recently uncovered an old Pittston Sewing Center sign hidden beneath the facade. The sign was discovered during a revitalization project along Main Street in Luzerne County. The building where the sign was uncovered currently serves as the home for Greater Pittston Meals [...]

Americans now have just over six weeks to decide whether Congress remains in Republican control or flips to Democrats.