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WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As SNAP benefits return, so does the EBT card fraud. Police are currently investigating six fraud cases involving stolen EBT benefits. The Wilkes-Barre Police Department says they have initiated investigations into six separate incidents of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card fraud reported. Police have determined that unauthorized transactions happened using [...]

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Saturday shared pictures of his face after being hospitalized for injuries tied to a fall.  

The small ceremony was officiated by another celebrity entertainer: Actor John Waters.

Two major brands are teaming up for an exclusive holiday drink.

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The coroner was called to a multi-vehicle crash that shut down part of Interstate 81 Monday morning. The crash happened around 6:00 a.m. in the Southbound lanes between West Hazleton and the 309 McAdoo/Tamaqua Exit. A state police investigation revealed a Hyundai lost control on the icy roadways, striking a guide [...]

Joe, Jon, Mindi, and Shawn talk about everything from Joe's death to retirement to car window thumping in this episode of Mr. Curiosity.

SCOTT TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local, family-owned business is celebrating an annual Christmas tradition with its customers. This weekend's open house event kickstarts the most wonderful time of the year. Take one look at all of the trees with twinkling lights at Corky's Garden Path, and you know that we are getting close [...]

CATAWISSA -- The Little Leagues in Roaring Creek Valley and Catawissa are merging to create Southern Columbia Little...

DANVILLE -- A seventh grader at St. Joseph School successfully ran for and won an office with the National Student...

FISHERDALE -- The Cleveland Township Zoning Hearing Board has unanimously denied a variance for a subdivision of...