March 6, 2025 at 15:14 ESTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men are facing charges after police say they investigated a drug trafficking operation in Scranton.
The Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office has charged Andre Powers and Merlyn Campusano-Aquino for selling fentanyl pills to a confidential informant in the city's west side.
Andre Powers
Merlyn Campusano-Aquino
The arrests are part of the DA's Office's "Take Back our Neighborhoods Initiative" which makes efforts to combat drug-related crime in Scranton.
March 6, 2025 at 14:58 ESTWNEP
Jeremy Cieniawa was sentenced Thursday to p to 22 1/2 years in prison.
March 6, 2025 at 14:28 ESTWNEP
Police arrived at the scene of an investigation on Lawrence Street Wednesday after 8 p.m.
March 6, 2025 at 14:05 ESTWNEP
More than 300 players are eligible for the fund, which is retroactive to Jan. 1.
March 6, 2025 at 13:59 ESTWNEP
The announcement came as Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs threats have roiled financial markets and lowered consumer confidence.
March 6, 2025 at 13:33 ESTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACAKWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For more than a decade, local talent has been showcased on the first Friday of every month in downtown Scranton.
Filling up empty easels is something that artist Sachiko does when preparing for ‘First Friday’ in Scranton, an event that features local talent.
The display is extra special, especially when it comes to a new collection.
“My collection is the ‘multiverse collection,’ exploring parallel realities and choice.”
March 6, 2025 at 12:56 ESTWNEP
The base and Naval Air Station Pensacola had closed entrances as police investigated.
March 6, 2025 at 12:48 ESTPA homepage
WEST HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say they seized 28 dogs while serving a search warrant at a home in Luzerne County as part of an animal fighting ring investigation.
Pennsylvania State Police say on Thursday, March 6, troopers discovered 28 dogs after an animal cruelty and dog fighting investigation.
A search warrant was issued at a residence in West Hazleton where inside troopers said they found dogs, along with numerous items related animal fighting.
Two gunshot victims discovered, investigation underway
March 6, 2025 at 12:30 ESTWNEP
The 14-time Grammy winner is returning to her dark pop music roots with the 14-track album.
March 6, 2025 at 12:16 ESTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are determining if two people found with gunshot wounds are part of one or two separate incidents.
On Wednesday, March 5 at 8:40 p.m. and 9:50 p.m., officers were called to area hospitals about two men suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Wilkes-Barre City Police's Detective Division said they responded to both hospitals to interview the two involved.
Body discoverd in wooded area identified
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