The London-based Farsi news channel said in a statement that it strongly condemns the abduction of its journalist's family, calling it “an appalling act."
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— They climb for a living, but Saturday it was all for fun, competition, and a cause.
Dozens of Union lineworkers from across the country took part in the 13th annual NSUJL Benefit Rodeo at City View Park in Hazleton.
The day of friendly competition raises money for the National Sisterhood United for Journeymen Linemen, as well as families who lost a loved one in the trade.
Local organization giving kids a place to sleep
EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A stack of lumber became a symbol of hope in Exeter.
Dozens of volunteers gathered to give local children something many of us take for granted, a bed.
The national non-profit "Sleep in Heavenly Peace" teamed up with the Kiwanis Club of Wyoming Area.
They held a massive bed build event at Saint Barbara's Church in Exeter.
NABC Recycled Rides gifts 2 veterans with refurbished cars
About 50 volunteers helped cut, sand, and stain the materials.
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— 28/22 Sports was joined by NASCAR driver Kyle Larson as they broke down what happened Saturday at the Xfinity Race.
The Xfinity Race just wrapped up Saturday afternoon with Connor Zilisch taking home the victory.
It was his first time racing here at Pocono and is only 18-years-old with the crew chief Dale Earnhardt Jr.
The race wasn't without its dramatics as Zilisch made a late run passing Jesse Love for the lead and coming up with his second victory of the season.
(WBRE/WYOU)— The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood Warning for three counties.
The NWS has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northern Lackawanna County, southwestern Susquehanna County, and Northeastern Wyoming County until 2:15 p.m.
At 11:09a.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area.
Between one and two inches of rain has already fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A flower theme is helping usher in this first weekend of summer in Scranton.
The Nay Aug Park bandstand was the place to be on Saturday for the Electric City Flower Show.
More than 100 flower entries were submitted for the show that serves as both a competition and a celebration of flower growing.
Weather makes for a perfect day at Riverfest
The event also included photography competitions, live music, and fun for all ages.
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The weather could not be better for a celebration along one of the most popular local rivers known for recreational activities.
Music, exhibits and nature-oriented activities make-up Riverfest 2025 at Nesbitt Park near Wilkes-Barre.
Folks came out along the sun-filled banks of the Susquehanna River and could get a look at all sort of things including the types of fish known to inhabit the waters there.
The Riverfront Parks Committee hosts this event now in its 31st year.
A fundraiser in Lackawanna County to defray costs for a 20-year-old man battling leukemia.
The decision to directly involve the U.S. comes after more than a week of strikes by Israel on Iran, and requests from Israel for assistance.
(NewsNation) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday that U.S. military strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities were a success that obliterated Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
The U.S. strikes included 14 bunker-buster bombs, more than two dozen Tomahawk missiles and over 125 military aircraft, in an operation the top U.S. general, General Dan Caine, said was named "Operation Midnight Hammer."
