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There are six Freedom250 Mobile Museums traveling through the country ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary. One made a stop in Brodheadsville.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With the final salute behind them, dozens of cadets officially turned months of training into a call to serve. 31 cadets graduated from the Lackawanna College Police Academy Thursday evening, marking the start of their law enforcement careers. The ceremony brought together family, friends, and local officials to recognize the [...]

BUTLER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A golf dispute ended with a man behind bars in Luzerne County. Police say John Aquaviva threatened a couple by hitting a ball in their direction and saying he would shoot them. The altercation happened Thursday afternoon at Sand Springs Golf Course after the Albrightsville man was playing too [...]

The lobster's rare coloring saved it from becoming dinner, according to the Wellfleet Shellfish Co.

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A former landfill now has a second life in Lycoming County. The Williamsport Lumber Yards were once a landfill- they are now a place to play ball. Thanks to state environmental leaders, the land was redeveloped and transformed into a regional sports tourism destination. The project was supported through Pennsylvania's [...]

John Aquaviva faces terroristic threats and simple assault charges after threatening a couple during an argument.

A Texas man died last week after a fall in the chained section of a trail in Zion National Park.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Downtown Stroudsburg is getting a fresh start just in time for summer. Thursday, Pocono People First and Green Go Property Services teamed up to clean and refresh main street. Volunteers donated their time, equipment, and services to help local businesses shine. The sidewalk cleanup downtown is all about boosting curb [...]

The recall comes after safety regulators received a report of a child's death involving the Rex110 ATV.

Safety advocates have repeatedly flagged tower stools, also called learning towers, for structural risks and unmet safety standards.