PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Fans of a hit TV show found a unique way to celebrate close to home. Blind Cat Brewing Company turned a classic food holiday into a full community event. Beer, pretzels, and plenty of laughs filled the space as dozens gathered to celebrate National Pretzel Day with a twist inspired [...]
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local school is bringing the community together, all while supporting small businesses. The Dunmore PTA hosted its Spring Vendor Market on Sunday at the Dunmore Elementary Center. Roughly 30 local vendors filled the gym, selling everything from handmade crafts and clothing to sweet treats and empanadas. Organizers say the [...]
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A non-profit came together Sunday morning to bring awareness to those with autism. Dozens of people showed up at Resilient Athletics and physical therapy for the second annual AMRAP 4 Autism Fundraiser. The event featured partner workouts, basket raffles, and multiple rounds, also known as heats, where participants pushed [...]
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall for FitRx dumbbells due to dislodging weights, affecting 50,000 units.
Flight attendants and onboard medical professionals assisted as the crew declared an emergency and secured priority landing.
Authorities say the suspect was being treated while in custody when he fled and opened fire, leaving one officer dead and another critically wounded.
Weijia Jiang said the board will meet to assess the incident as officials continue investigating the attack outside the event.
LEHIGH TWP., WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One was killed after being trapped in a Saturday night house fire, according to the Wayne County Coroner's Office. Robert W. Craig Sr., 76, was pronounced dead on the scene of a fire on Smoke Signal Path in the Indian Country gated community, according to Wayne County Coroner Edward [...]
State police say the fire originated on the second floor, and one person was unable to escape.
Law enforcement officials believe the suspect entered the Washington Hilton as a guest before moving through layers of security tied to the high-profile event.
