Two Lehighton parents bought a skating rink for their house in an attempt to keep their only son, Morris LaRose, at home. LaRose ended up creating a legacy from it.
Avoca Cub Scout Pack 316 and Troop BSA 316 marked Memorial Day by placing new flags on 1,200 veterans' graves across several local cemeteries.
Luzerne County's Memorial Day ceremony moved indoors due to rain, honoring local veterans with a heartfelt tribute and a ceremonial gun salute.
Multiple reports say the gunman was from Maryland, had a history of mental illness, and was supposed to stay away from the White House after a 2025 incident.
President Trump was inside the White House at the time of the shooting.
SHAMOKIN, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Soaking rain did not stop dozens of people from showing up at an annual festival. Dozens of vendors lined Market Street in Shamokin for the 20th annual Anthracite Heritage Festival of the Arts. It featured handmade crafts, artwork, and ethnic food. Train rides, local performances, and family activities were still [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A crowd will go bananas Saturday night for Banana Ball at PNC Field in Moosic, but earlier in the day they took over a local Dunkin'. Banana Ball players from the "Loco Beach Coconuts" and "The Firefighters" stopped by the location on Davis street in Scranton. They held a fan [...]
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens of people packed inside Dickson City Community Center Saturday for a chance to win basket raffles and purses and support a good cause. They were marking their bingo cards to support Veterans Promise, a non-profit focused on advocating for veterans' needs. This marks the first purse bingo this [...]
LUZERNE BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Signs of red, white, and blue are just about everywhere this Memorial Day weekend. One of those areas is a local park. Memorial Park in Luzerne Borough is lined with dozens of U.S. flags. The display pays tribute to the men and women who sacrificed their lives for our [...]
The U.S. men's national team World Cup roster was reportedly leaked before its official announcement, with major outlets confirming the 26 players included.
