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New chief named for Kingston Forty Fort Fire Department

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new leader is stepping up for a Luzerne County neighborhood, but he's no stranger to the job. Longtime Deputy Chief Floyd Young was announced as the new fire chief of the Kingston Forty Fort Fire Department. Young brings more than 30 years of experience to the job, rising through the [...]

Man sentenced to 20 years in prison for child abuse

SNYDER COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Snyder County man will spend decades behind bars for crimes against children. Federal prosecutors say 24-year-old Jason Wilson was sentenced to 20 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material and coercing minors online. Investigators say he manipulated victims into sending explicit images and videos. The case was handled [...]

Father stands trial in death of three-month-old son

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There are new developments in the death of a Monroe County infant as his father stands trial. Prosecutors say 32-year-old Michael Yard is charged with criminal homicide after his three-month-old was found unresponsive at a Middle Smithfield Township home back in August 2021. Yard was officially charged with the crime [...]

'Forever chemicals' found in school water

SCOTT TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Forever chemicals were found in an area school district's drinking water system. The school is now looking to add a filtration system to keep the safety of their students, faculty, and staff a top priority. "It's certainly concerning to hear that you know that there could be potential contamination in your [...]

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