LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania American Water announced Sunday night before 9:00 p.m. that a water boil advisory for their customers in parts of Clarks Green and South Abington Township. Authorities say Pennsylvania American Water experienced a loss in positive water pressure due to an issue at a booster pump station, and about 580 customers [...]
LANSFORD, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A death investigation is underway after authorities say a body was found in Lansford Saturday afternoon. The Carbon County Coroner's Office said in a release on Sunday that they were called at about 2:44 p.m. on Saturday to the area of Panther Creek and the #9 Coal Mine in Lansford [...]
Medical students in Lackawanna County hosted a pickleball tournament to support Think BIG, aiding families of pediatric cancer patients in Pennsylvania.
One Scranton police officer has been serving the community for 25 years. Now, as she battles cancer, the community is serving her.
Wyatt Russell celebrated the Buffalo Sabres' first playoff appearance since 2011 with a jump into Lake Erie.
Two people were transported to the hospital Saturday after the truck they were in was struck by a train in Lower Augusta Township.
THROOP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's an event that is bound to fill stomachs and also benefit first responders: The Throop Hose Fire Company held its All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Sunday morning. Eggs, sausage, and sausage gravy are some of the main menu items. Organizers say the breakfast helps cover the costs of daily operations for the [...]
The news threw into question Trump’s earlier announcement that U.S. negotiators would head to Pakistan on Monday for another round of talks with Iran.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens of people packed onto the ice at the Toyota Sports Complex in Wilkes-Barre, ready to try something new. Participants learned the essentials of curling and learned how to work as a team. Organizers say the goal is simple: Make curling fun, make it easy to try, and make people [...]
SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A group of local medical students is turning a fast-growing sport into something much bigger. Players packed the courts at the Birchwood Racquet Club in South Abington Township for the ThinkBig Pickleball tournament. They hit the court to help families facing one of life's toughest challenges. The event, [...]
