SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Celebrations of the stories from long ago and the stories still unfolding were part of a local display for Black History Month. The public can check out and learn from the exhibit in Scranton. Photographs from more than a half-century ago were on display and had an important story to [...]
More than 1,900 flights were canceled Sunday as airports worked to recover from heavy snow, high winds and lingering power outages.
Police say Ryan Paige was pronounced dead last Thursday. Paige was serving up to 62 years for shooting and killing his father in 2020.
Both victims are said to have sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Repairs have been made after a water main break in Scranton's Minooka area prompted emergency repairs.
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania is home to the most famous rodent forecaster in Punxsutawney, but now a local town is adding its own twist to the tradition. A top hat, a tiny animal, and a lot of community pride helped launch something brand new Sunday morning. An early spring is the official call [...]
Primrose Candy Company, which started in 1928 according to their website, needs to settle around $12 million in debts and to "restructure its financial obligations."
SOUTH ABINGTON TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A couple of dogs found in very bad shape are getting some much-needed care after being rescued in this harsh winter weather. Several emaciated dogs were discovered in the Clarks Summit area. Griffin Pond Animal Shelter shared these photos on social media. They say the dogs were found [...]
A friend of Nwangene's said two snakes were later found inside her home.
(WBRE/WYOU) — A heads-up for your next flight: be prepared to pay if you do not have a Real ID or passport. Passengers who arrive at airport security without a Real ID- compliant license or passport are removed from the screening line and must pay a $45 fee to use the TSA confirmID process, the [...]
