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BMX enthusiasts gathered in Lackawanna County for a state qualifying race, as athletes of all ages competed.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — You don't usually see this many Rolls-Royces parked on north main street, but today Wilkes-Barre played host to a major milestone— the 75th anniversary of the Rolls-Royce Owners' Club, one of the most exclusive car clubs in the world, which got its start right here in 1951. Members were inspired [...]

EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Across the street from one Exeter Church, a vision is taking shape, one yard sale at a time. Slocum Chapel hosted a yard and food sale Saturday, raising money to buy the property right across from them. If the deal goes through, that land, about four acres, will become a [...]

SOUTH ABINGTON TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One Saturday a month, a group of volunteers shows up to care for a cemetery that isn't theirs. Saturday, that meant cleaning headstones and clearing brush at Shady Lane Cemetery in South Abington Township. The 23-acre property dates back to 1922 and is the final resting place for [...]

The round-up invites hunters to find the largest snake for prizes, featuring educational encounters with less venomous reptiles through the weekend.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Saturday night, Kirby Park put the 'P-A' in party. Music, patriotism, and community came together, as the city geared up for America's 250th birthday, just two weeks away. ""We greatly appreciate Governor Shapiro bringing them to all of Pennsylvania, I think it's awesome and we're just having a great time," [...]

Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon.

David Hearn, a former Olympic cyclist, was one person charged with property destruction by the US Park Police after trying to take paint from the Reflecting Pool.

No fatalities were reported from any of the nine tornadoes.

STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested for assaulting and robbing his daughter's mother before injuring a police officer during an altercation, according to a release from Stroud Area Regional Police. Christopher Petrides of Effort, 27, was arrested and faces several charges, including aggravated assault and robbery, for his alleged actions in [...]