According to fire officials, a metal piece from a roof in an apartment building was blown off by the wind, causing it to touch with power lines and spark a fire.
(WBRE/WYOU)— The Shapiro administration is making it easier for consumers to report things like scams.
The governor announced the launch of their new centralized consumer protection hotline, website, and email address.
Consumers will be able to use these resources to report scams, insurance issues, and much more.
Something the governor says now falls on the commonwealth to provide.
JIM THORPE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Grab your popcorn, an annual film festival has returned to Carbon County.
The Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival kicked off Thursday and features four days of celebrating film, music and culture.
In its eighth year, the event has become one of Pennsylvania's largest independent film festivals.
This year's theme is "Jim Thorpe Loves Philly" and will showcase some of Philadelphia's best talent.
End of the “Rhode” for Rocky Rhodes
Joseph Sarmiento will spend up to 40 years in prison for murdering a woman in Luzerne County in June of 2021.
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A new educational partnership program in Luzerne County hopes to fight the teacher shortage here in Pennsylvania.
According to state data there are currently around 5,500 teacher vacancies.
Those vacancies are why the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, Luzerne County Community College (LCCC), and the Hazleton Area School District are teaming up to create the Teach in NEPA Project.
Fire department prepares for rescue training at coal mine
The Shapiro administration has created a new consumer protection initiative to help make reporting scams and resolving financial and insurance issues easier for Pa.
Among the things these two Guinness World Record holders have in common? A sizeable wardrobe and diva behavior.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Scranton firefighters took their training underground Thursday, literally, at the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour in McDade Park to prepare for the unexpected.
The drill focused on safely rescuing visitors if the mine car breaks down or there's a medical emergency.
That concern became real in 2024 when a tour group had to be hoisted out after a mechanical failure.
Closing of local bridge causing traffic disruption
Looking to invest in some real estate on wheels? Then one RV show in Lackawanna County is just for you.
It's that time of year when a wildlife center in the Poconos takes in hundreds of baby animals.
