(WBRE/WYOU) — The Reverend Jesse Jackson has passed away; Jackson was a charismatic civil rights leader who became closely associated with Martin Luther King, Junior. He continued his activism later in life. Reverend Jackson was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2017 and died Tuesday at the age of 84. Reverend Jackson previously ran for the [...]
KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After a brutally cold winter, some of us are dreaming of spring and summer. A sure sign that warmer days are ahead is trout stocking at local streams and lakes. On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, along with volunteers, stocked Francis Slocum State Park in Kingston Township. [...]
The final week of competition is well underway at the Winter Olympics, with several medal opportunities lined up.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A proposed rail line connecting Scranton to New York City is moving closer to reality as state officials prepare to gather community feedback. A virtual hearing is scheduled for this Thursday to discuss the direct connection between the two cities. The project aims to restore a passenger route that has [...]
TOBYHANNA, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators say parents were arrested after multiple drugs, including fentanyl, were found inside a home. On February 11, detectives from the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office were told by Monroe County Children and Youth Services about suspected drug use inside a home where young children live. Detectives said they executed [...]
(WBRE/WYOU)— We've got a jam-packed episode talking a little bit about the start of district playoffs, and some matchups to look out for as the quarter finals begin. Alaina and I will touch on some sleepers who could make a deep run, as well as some of the heavy favorites, including those in the WVC Finals [...]
Shiffrin’s final Olympic event is Wednesday, Feb. 18. Here’s the start time for both runs, plus how to stream the race live.
(WBRE/WYOU) — Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for northeastern PA, the Poconos, and Schuylkill County through noon Friday. A wintry mix of some snow, sleet, and mainly freezing rain is expected in the higher elevations. In the valleys, most areas see plain rain, but a brief mix isn't out of the question. We are [...]
A group of animal rescues is working to help the stray cats impacted by a deadly fire last week in Luzerne County.
POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A historic milestone in the Poconos as a township officially steps up to preserve a piece of the region's past. Pocono Township has just adopted its first historical district, aligning with state and federal designations, but not everyone is on board. Roughly 2,800 acres of historic land are now [...]
