SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A religious pilgrimage that draws hundreds each year marked its first day Friday. This year's Solemn Novena to Saint Ann is highlighting fundraising efforts for the people of Haiti. A massive crowd turned out for day one of the Solemn Novena, and many of them are stopping to learn about [...]
A major restaurant chain is launching a big renovation project that's a retro step back into time.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A downtown Scranton water main break starting late Thursday night could be repaired as early as Saturday, with the potential to last through Sunday, according to officials. The break occurred just before 11:00 p.m. at the intersection of Mulberry Street and North Washinton Avenue in downtown Scranton. Throughout the day [...]
The president wrote that Canada is "not properly maintaining their Forests and Brush" and said the United States is being "invaded" by unhealthy air.
In this week's 16 To The Rescue, we meet a 3-year-old Boxer who was an owner surrender, now learning to be a pet for the first time in her life.
Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker stopped by the Lock Haven Veterans Multi-Service Center for the first Rock the Block event.
A volunteer fire department in Montour County has thought of a creative way to dry their turnout gear faster after coming back from a fire.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Opening day at the Co-Op Farmers' Market brought hundreds of people out for fresh fruit, vegetables, and more. Dozens of vendors displayed freshly grown food and plants. Many families make it a tradition to stop by each year, they say it's something for the family to look back on, and [...]
Crews are working to fix a water main break that happened overnight on Mulberry Street in Scranton.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — While the skies have cleared up over much of Northeastern Pennsylvania, the concern for public safety continues to be top of mind. A code purple air quality alert was in effect across the Commonwealth for Friday. The smoke has even prompted some local pools to close. John Hamilton has lived [...]
