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Gregory Henderson Jr. was arrested by the FBI one day after being added to their "10 Most Wanted" list.

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The West Pittston Historical Society celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special historical exhibition at the First United Methodist Church in West Pittston. The event brought community members together to explore the borough's heritage while supporting the organization. Attendees participated in a pie and ice cream social held to raise [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Riverfest returned to Nesbitt Park along the Susquehanna River in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, drawing families for a day of live music, local history and educational activities. The event in Luzerne County featured exhibits on local waterways, fish and area history for children. Young attendees also participated in scavenger hunts and [...]

DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Horror fans gathered in Dickson City, Lackawanna County, for the NEPA Horror Film Festival, transforming the area into a celebration of movies, music and retro pop culture. The festival provides horror and alternative culture enthusiasts a dedicated space to connect through live entertainment, local vendors and outdoor film presentations. [...]

The Dennis Farm in Susquehanna County is believed to be among the oldest properties in the country continuously owned by the same African American family.

Local high school students and an artist team up to create a Liberty Bell for Hazle Township, as part of the America250 PA Bells Across PA project.

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For most people, stepping out of an airplane thousands of feet above the ground would be terrifying. For Clara White, it's an adventure. At 102 years old, White has discovered a passion for skydiving, embracing the thrill of each jump with a fearless attitude. “What was your reaction when you [...]

After a 2021 mall shooting in Boise, Idaho, Jordan Salinas decided to train in case he was ever in the area during an active shooting.

RALPHO TOWNSHIP, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A public memorial service will be held Sunday to honor Richard "Dick" Knoebel, the longtime leader of the family-owned amusement park in Elysburg. Knoebel died last month at age 87. Knoebel served for decades as president of the iconic resort before becoming its honorary president last year. Across generations, [...]

A man from New York was thought to have suffered some sort of medical emergency before crashing Friday night on Interstate 80 East