SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — First responders are urging caution for visitors to Nay Aug Gorge in Scranton as summer approaches. The scenic spot has a history of trespassing and poses significant dangers to those who venture off designated trails. The Scranton Fire Department responds to three to five rescue calls at Nay Aug Gorge [...]
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Jacob Nauman, 43, is facing charges in connection to the death of his ex-girlfriend 33 year-old Brittany Burgin. Nauman is charged with three felonies: criminal homicide, aggravated assault, and strangulation. He is also facing tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, a misdemeanor charge. Court papers say Nauman called [...]
In this week's 16 To The Rescue, we meet a dog who was left behind by his owner, but was rescued by quite possibly the best person to set him up for success.
TAYLOR BOROUGH, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A post office employee was arrested Friday after Scranton police say he threatened his supervisor. John Lepka of Lake Aerial, 39, was arrested and charged with making terroristic threats. According to an affidavit, Lepka threatened to kill his manager, claiming he was "packing." Police say he was arrested at [...]
John Lepka faces charges after police say he threatened his supervisor at the post office on South Main Street in Taylor.
Forecasters are watching a tug-of-war between El Niño and record-warm ocean waters.
A pizza shop in Wilkes-Barre is getting ready to serve its final slice.
The MCTA is marking a new milestone with a multi-million dollar expansion project.
The spring weather is in full swing across northeastern and central Pennsylvania, but at one resort in the Poconos, it is still ski season.
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested after he allegedly shot and killed Charlie Kirk at the Utah Valley University campus on Sept. 10, 2025.
