(WBRE/WYOU) — Legislation introduced in Pennsylvania seeks to criminalize the grooming of minors in an effort to prevent sexual crimes against children before they occur. If passed, the bill would make it illegal for an adult to groom a minor. Across the United States, 20 states have passed laws defining grooming as the process of [...]
His daughter, Amy Rydell, confirmed that he died Thursday of natural causes.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Graduation day is an important day in any student's life. On Friday, six students celebrated their hard work done in an eight-week program designed to give them work experience. "Others talk social change. We make it happen." Rhys Jones wore those words on his shirt as he accepted his award [...]
The workers found the treasure trove bricked up in a cellar wall while working on a renovation project.
Two soldiers from Fort Hood were identified after being killed in a crash involving an AH-64 Apache helicopter in Salado, Texas.
PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — North River Street has reopened after a downed utility pole caused a temporary closure near the Cross Valley Expressway. A utility pole and all its wires came down across the road Friday afternoon, closing off the road from West Chestnut Street to River Street in Wilkes-Barre. Part of the Cross [...]
NORWEGIAN TOWNSHIP, SCHUYKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Music is giving young people in Schuylkill County a chance to build confidence, learn new skills and discover their inner rock star. Let There Be Rock School recently held a showcase featuring students who spent a week learning instruments, rehearsing together and preparing to perform as a band. The [...]
Set-up for the annual folk festival is underway.
One Luzerne County woman is fighting a disease while working to find its cure, but she's not doing it alone.
The Army said the stand-down will remain in effect until investigators have a better understanding of the cause of the accident.
