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Forecasters are warning the damage, especially in areas pounded by ice, could rival a hurricane.

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman who allegedly stole over $168,000 in checks designated for medical companies turned herself in Friday evening. Kerry Elliot Beaubrun of Scranton, 41, is accused of using her position working at a printing company to steal checks intended to be mailed to medical companies. Elliot Beaubrun allegedly stole $168,177.01 [...]

Airports across the nation are starting to see travel delays as a dangerous winter storm hits half the nation.

When using generators in severe weather, safety is crucial to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, and fire. Here are important tips to keep in mind.

​With the bulk of the severe weather set to come in over the weekend, there are still some things people in the path of the storm can do to prepare ahead of time.

(KTLA) -- Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding — once listed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list in connection with a major drug‑trafficking investigation — has been arrested, federal officials announced Friday. “Ryan James Wedding was taken into custody in Mexico last night. He is being transported from Mexico to the U.S. via FBI [...]

A slight trickle of water, pipe insulation, and a constant temperature are all small things you can do to help keep your pipes from freezing.

The exhibit honored nine people enslaved by President George Washington.

LAPLUME TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man who confused a child at a bus stop to be his grandson led to an investigation, PSP reports. On January 22, an incident was reported at the Tall Timbers Residential Community in LaPlume Township, involving a 10-year-old. Police say the child reported that a man they didn't [...]

Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones shares how residents in Scranton are preparing for what could be the biggest snowstorm the Northeast has seen in years.