SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Soccer fans and music lovers are enjoying one last weekend of soccer fun on Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton. They are gathering for the second and final FIFA fan zone of the World Cup tournament. Some kicked a soccer ball around for fun; others watched the World Cup bronze match [...]
On the second-to-last day of the FIFA fan zone, fans watched England defeat France and listened to numerous musical acts, headlined by the band Hanson.
While the weather was a factor on the final day, folks could still enjoy ethnic food, live entertainment, and various activities for all ages.
The World Cup final is finally here with Spain and Argentina battling head-to-head in New Jersey. Here's what to expect.
MONTOURSVILLE, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Runners and walkers are paying tribute to local victims of a national tragedy from three decades ago. They took off on Saturday from Indian Park in Montoursville for the Race in Remembrance 5K. The event is held every five years to honor the victims of TWA Flight 800. 16 Montoursville [...]
Andrew and Tristan Tate face extradition to the UK on rape and sex trafficking charges, according to British prosecutors.
Presidents from the U.S. and Mexico are attending the World Cup final on Sunday.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local event this weekend is tied into a national effort to put the brakes on data centers. A handful of people gathered in the rain in downtown wilkes-barre to participate in an AI Data Center National Day of Protest. Those on hand listened to several politicians and advocates who [...]
BEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A cabin is in ruins after a fire in Luzerne County. Crews were called early Saturday morning at around 4:30 a.m. to Bear Creek Township. The heavily wooded area is near Suscon and Meadow Run roads. About a dozen trucks were there, including water tankers, for firefighters to [...]
Other protests took place in Danville and Muncy.
