Federal data shows the LGBTQ+ youth program has served nearly 1.3 million callers since it started in September 2022.
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway after an early morning fire in Hazleton. Fire crews were called at around 4:00 a.m. to an apartment building on North Church Street.
There appears to be damage to the upper floors and roof of the home.
The building is now condemned.
Crash backing up traffic on I-380
The fire chief says five people who lived here were able to get out safely and are now being helped by the Red Cross.
One firefighter was injured but is expected to be okay.
A fire marshal is now investigating.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Summer fun is put on pause at a popular swim spot in Scranton.
Opening day for the McDade Park swimming pool has been delayed due to leaks.
This is not the first time the pool's opening was delayed due to a leak. It also happened last year.
Weather Alert: Strong storms expected to push through NEPA Thursday
Rather than attempt to fix the new leaks gradually, the county will look at contractor bids for the repairs.
A new opening date has not been announced.
COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Wednesday afternoon crash backed up traffic along Interstate 380 (I-380) in Monroe County.
The Monroe County Communications Center stated that a crash occurred Wednesday afternoon on I-380 Southbound near mile marker 6.
Officials confirmed there are injuries, but the severity and number of injuries are unknown.
PSP hunt suspects after stolen vehicle crash on I-80/81
Amazon began eyeing the market five years ago when it shelled out $1.2 billion for self-driving startup Zoox, which will be the brand behind a robotaxi service.
Two homeless shelters in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties will close due to what officials are calling a "Perfect storm of financial problems."
Trader Joe’s has confirmed that both locations will remain open.
One woman from our area is now living in Israel during the airstrikes.
Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker waddled by Penn's Creek Adult Resource Center to check it out.
The strain of listeria bacteria tied to the outbreak was found in a sample of chicken fettucine alfredo during a routine inspection in March.
