A teenager charged with killing his stepsister on a cruise now faces charges in adult court, and a possible life sentence if found guilty.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — People living in the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre say homeless encampments in the surrounding wooded areas are nothing new, but that recently, they've gotten out of hand. Large piles of garbage riddle the forest floor, including needles and other drug paraphernalia. Barbed wire blocks the entrances to some of the [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A powerful symbol of the fight for women's rights is taking center stage in Scranton, bringing history back to life. More than two dozen people gathered to explore the story of the Justice Bell, a one-ton replica of the Liberty Bell that became a rallying cry for women's suffrage. The [...]
EAST SIDE BOROUGH, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A chilling investigation is unfolding in Carbon County after two people were found dead inside a motor home. State police say they were called to a home in East Side Borough Friday night. The coroner has now identified the victims as 59-year-old Samuel Macadam and 58-year-old Beth Esa. [...]
WATSONTOWN, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lights, laughs, and loads of fun: hundreds turned out in Northumberland County for an annual fair that's fueling a serious mission. The Warrior Run Area Fire Department carnival is back at Watsontown Memorial Park with food, rides, and games. It's more than just a good time; this 80-year tradition is [...]
Three more children, all under 6 years old, were in the car when it crashed.
(WBRE/WYOU)— Here are the results from the semifinals of the District Playoffs in both baseball and softball. Check how your local high school fared! BASEBALL 4A: District 4 Winner Montoursville falls to District 1 Winner; Holy Ghost Prep 4-1 3A: District 3 Runner-up: Bermudian Springs beats District 4 Winner: Mifflinburg 3-1 2A: District 3 Winner: [...]
Even though they're millions of miles apart in space, Jupiter and Venus will appear stacked side by side in the night sky this week.
Former South Carolina police officer Michael DeBiase was arrested for pointing a gun at a coworker over a fish odor dispute, state law enforcement officials said.
A new Treasury inspector general report raises concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement's ability to safeguard taxpayer information. ICE and the IRS agreed in 2025 to share taxpayer data for immigration investigations. The report documents security concerns surrounding this arrangement, which has faced lawsuits and controversy. ICE requested address information on over 1.2 million people. The IRS provided addresses for about 47,000. The IRS’s automated matching process was flawed, leading to questionable matches.
