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
Newswatch 16 stopped by to see volunteers work with fire equipment and learn how to plan for future fires.
Officials say the sprinkler system contained the fire; however, multiple apartments sustained heavy water damage.
Heads bowed, a pair of adventurers peer at foreign symbols, the tips of their pencils millimeters from papers.
WATSONTOWN — Rene’s Barber Shop, an anchor business at 143 Main St., Watsontown, recently celebrated its 30th Anniversary, something owner Rene Toro couldn’t have conceived of accomplishing all those years ago.
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DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT announced on Friday that Interstate 80 will be restricted in some areas due to bridge repairs. According to a release from PennDOT, the repairs span exits from both the Westbound and Eastbound highways. The restrictions will extend from Monday, Aug. 17, through Thursday, Aug. 20. Starting on Monday lane restrictions [...]
