FREELAND, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — While America marked its 250th year, a local community celebrated its own milestone anniversary. Freeland was formed 150 years ago, and Saturday, the borough held its second annual Community Picnic in the Park & Apple Pie contest. The best part was that everyone could enjoy free hot dogs, hamburgers, and [...]
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown has canceled the remainder of tonight's July 4th celebration and fireworks due to a severe thunderstorm warning for the area.
A recall was issued for 13,514 Amana air conditioners due to fire and burn hazards, urging users to stop use and seek refunds.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration and fireworks in Wilkes-Barre have been canceled because of weather. Mayor George C. Brown announced just after 6:00 p.m. Saturday that the remainder of the celebrations will be canceled. You can stay current on all the latest weather alerts and track the storm using the Future [...]
Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, may face misdemeanor charges after allegedly hitting a parked car in California and leaving the scene.
RENOVO BOROUGH, CLINTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An early Saturday morning fire resulted in the loss of equipment, and the demolition of a Clinton County building. According to a Renovo Fire and EMS official, crews responded to a commercial building fire just before 3:30 a.m. near Fifth Street and Erie Avenue in Renovo Borough. While the [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton Police have closed the FIFA Fan Zone in downtown Scranton due to storms. The gates to the FIFA Fan Zone are closed because of the storms. The celebration will return Sunday, July 5.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The NEPA Philharmonic announced Saturday they have canceled the Independence Day performance at Kirby Park. The Philharmonic said the reasons were due to forecasted storms. In the release, safety concerns for musicians, attendees, and staff were cited as reasons for the performance's cancellation. As of 4:45 p.m. Saturday afternoon, there [...]
The winner finished 14 hot dogs ahead of the runner-up despite sweltering heat that slowed the pace of the competition.
CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn (PIX11) — Joey Chestnut ate the win once again at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July men’s hot dog eating competition on Coney Island on Saturday. Chestnut, 41, ate 66 hot dogs, just under his amount of 70.5 last year. It marked his 18th win in the annual Independence Day competition. A large crowd [...]
