PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The city of Pittston was recently awarded $700,000 to make improvements and increase the area's economic potential. The money comes through local share account grants, or taxpayer dollars from the Mohegan Sun Casino. A media release says $400,000 will go towards maximizing 71 South Main St.'s commercial and economic potential. [...]
The rocket blasted off Friday from the southern tip of Texas, carrying 20 mock Starlink satellites on a test flight.
NEWTON TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local non-profit that uses horses to provide trauma therapy to veterans and first responders expressed that they are looking for some help. With more people to spread the word, their impact can grow even bigger. Equines for Freedom gives veterans and first responders a chance to heal outside [...]
More than a dozen first responders were quarantined and decontaminated after responding to the scene.
(WBRE/WYOU) — Pocono raceway is gearing up for another weekend of racing in NEPA.After Thursday's passing though of two-time cup champion Kyle Busch, the track will drop the green flag this season without one of its biggest stars. The racing world was rocked by the sudden and tragic death of NASCAR star Kyle Busch. The [...]
Police obtained a court order on Jan. 29, 2025, to remove 26 guns under a 2014 California law allowing the confiscation of firearms from people considered dangerous.
In this week's 16 To The Rescue, we meet a 6-year-old poodle mix who was rescued from a hoarding situation in the South about 2 months ago, along with his siblings.
(WBRE/WYOU) — A bench honoring the life of La'Niyah "Lala" Clark has been unveiled in Illinois. She is the teenager who was found dead in Luzerne County in February after she was reported missing. Clark attended Breese Elementary for just under two months but left a lasting impact on the school community. The school district [...]
Coroner says a 73-year-old woman was found dead in a pond in Valley Township, near Danville, on Sunday.
A nonprofit in Wyoming County dedicated its Memorial Day ceremony to eight young soldiers.
