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A day after Wren Kitchens laid off all its staff nationwide, some former employees in our area are left worrying about their futures.

PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Opening night for a local Little League brough out a crowd in Luzerne County. Roads were blocked off as hundreds marched the streets for the plains little league parade this evening. The event brought together players, families, and supporters to kick off the season. Around 200 baseball players and [...]

WYALUSING, BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) provided new updates on a bridge closure in Bradford County as crews continue repairs. According to PennDOT, the Wyalusing River bridge is expected to reopen July 1. The bridge connects Wyalusing and Terry Township over the Susquehanna River. The bridge has been shut down [...]

Community members came together to support the family of an officer who passed away on New Year's Eve.

The recall is due to potential issues with the vehicles' liftgate gas spring cylinders, according to the NHTSA.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — This earth week, Wilkes‑Barre is putting roots down… literally. On Friday morning, Nesbitt Park became a hub for hands‑on action as local groups and volunteers come together for an earth day and arbor day celebration. From tree planting to litter cleanup and environmental education, the event gave the community a [...]

BUTLER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three men from drums were charged after a storage unit burglary in Butler Township. Police say David Deroy, Tanner Titus, and Michael Scuderi twice broke into a unit at Butler Valley Self Storage, stealing more than $4,000 worth of property last month. Surveillance video helped crack the case. According [...]

BROADHEADSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fleet of six mobile museums are traveling to every corner of the U.S., including Monroe County. The "Freedom Trucks" stopped by Brodheadsville Friday, all in celebration of the U.S.' 250th anniversary. Students at Pleasant Valley High School got a unique opportunity to explore the nation`s history through an interactive [...]

Video showed a massive EF-4 tornado moving through the rural town of Enid, taking out homes and knocking down power poles.

(WBRE/WYOU) — A major insurance change is about to affect thousands of local patients. Starting this Sunday, thousands of UnitedHealthcare patients will lose in‑network access to Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN). After more than two years of failed negotiations, 50,000 patients will now have to go elsewhere. LVHN, now part of Jefferson Health, blames rising [...]