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Funeral services for Cpl. Timothy O'Connor Jr. will take place Wednesday starting at 11 a.m. O'Connor was killed in Chester County on March 8 during a traffic stop.

THROOP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people are facing charges after a wanted man fled from police into a wooded area. 44-year-old Jason Fuhr was arrested after he fled from police searching for him due to an active warrant with the Lackawanna County Sheriff's Office for violating bail conditions on a previous arrest. On March 9, as [...]

DOWNINGTOWN, CHESTER COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A funeral is being held for Corporal Timothy J. O'Connor Jr., who died in the line of duty earlier this month. Corporal O'Connor was shot and killed while performing a traffic stop on a reported erratic driver. The gunman, 32-year-old Jesse Elks, died from a self-inflicted gunshot shortly afterward. The [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — Sheetz announced plans to hire 500 employees in Pennsylvania. Sheetz will be hosting hiring events with on-the-spot interviews at each of its 315 Pennsylvania locations on Wednesday, March 25, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Sheetz is looking for the following job roles in the hiring process across its Pennsylvania stores: Those interested [...]

The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted vital global oil infrastructure and trade routes, raising the price of gas around the world.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A mother has pleaded guilty to assaulting her 4-month-old son. On March 16, 21-year-old Jazmine Skye Clapper pled guilty to aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child in connection with an assault from November 2024. Investigators say the incident happened during an argument with her baby's father, resulting [...]

Disruptions to fertilizer shipments through the Strait of Hormuz could raise farming costs and affect crop yields.

(WBRE/WYOU) — A tractor-trailer rolled over on I-81 northbound is causing heavy traffic Wednesday morning. The crash occurred around 6:00 a.m. on Interstate 81 northbound 1.2 miles south of Exit 190: Dickson City/Main Ave. The incident has caused a lane closure, resulting in traffic congestion. 511PA believes crews should have the scene cleared around 10:00 [...]

If confirmed, Mullin would replace outgoing Secretary Kristi Noem, who was fired amid mounting criticism of her leadership of the Department of Homeland Security.

SUNCOM Industries, a nonprofit aiding individuals with disabilities, is hosting its 9th annual Bunny Drive, assembling community Easter baskets with donations.