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The tournament will span 104 matches across 16 host cities in the U.S., Mexico and Canada when the expanded 48-team event begins June 11, 2026.

DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are offering protection from package theft this holiday season. The Dickson City Police Department is allowing community members to ship packages to the police station until Dec. 19. This initiative is meant to prevent holiday packages from being stolen by "porch pirates," as their building is consistently monitored [...]

HUNLOCK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One person died and two are suspected to be seriously injured after a crash on Route 11 that occurred Friday afternoon. Cecilia Pecaitis, 81, of Nanticoke was pronounced dead on the scene of a crash that police say was a head-on collision. Officials say the passenger in Pecaitis' car [...]

WEST PITTSON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County man is facing felony charges after allegedly destroying a police traffic sign in October. James Duffy, 41, is accused of damaging the Wyoming Area Regional Police Department's radar and message board, valued at $24,000. Duffy was taken into police custody late last night and now faces [...]

As holiday decorations go up, fire officials urge caution with Christmas trees to prevent fires, emphasizing fresh selections, safe placement, and regular watering.

Gasoline prices are down while electric and natural gas costs are up, turning the issue of energy affordability into a political Rorschach test. Democrats are lambasting the White House for high power bills, while President Trump and his allies tout low prices at the pump. “Energy — gasoline — we're now at about $2.50 a gallon. [...]

People stopped at local shops, listened to carolers, and enjoyed treats on Friday night.

BLOOMSBURG -- The town council voted Wednesday to pay the contractor who built the pickleball courts $94,000 -- a...

BLOOMSBURG -- A career criminal whose record includes nearly two dozen burglaries along with robbery convictions was...