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A firefighter donated her kidney to her husband battling stage five kidney disease.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local library is helping kids develop social skills while also learning about math and engineering through play. Kids filled the Lackawanna County Children's Library on Wednesday, as they stacked blocks and built towers out of toys. The Little Builders Party invites children ages three to eight to build structures [...]

The recall affects a limited number of burritos that were distributed in eight states.

House Republicans narrowly approved a $95 billion budget including funds for the Iran war.

A VFW in Carbon County is celebrating 80 years of service to the community.

MCADOO, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Senior citizens are taking control of their safety against scams and fraud. Pennsylvania State Police Troop N Public Information Officer Trooper Anthony Petroski held a presentation on Wednesday in McAdoo for Lehigh Valley Vital Choice members. Nearly 200 senior citizens got the chance to learn how to protect themselves from [...]

Sharon and Chris Palmer held hands and huddled around a recliner with their dog as a wall came down and the roof came off.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After nearly a week of water troubles in Scranton, hundreds of residents are finally feeling relief. Pennsylvania American Water announced on Tuesday the water boil advisory in Scranton has been lifted. It began after a water main break in downtown Scranton last Thursday. Around 600 homes and businesses on parts [...]

President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that the U.S. will destroy one bridge or power plant each time Iran shoots at a ship in the strait.

Editor's Note: A video was removed from this article because it contained a misattribution. WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County will now be operating the city of Wilkes-Barre's homeless shelters. County officials hope they can collaborate with municipalities and streamline services for residents in need. "By taking the leadership role, we can ensure consistency [...]