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Remembering legendary trumpeter Bobby Baird

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mourners are pausing to remember a legendary trumpeter from northeastern Pennsylvania who performed for eight decades. A memorial service was held on Saturday for Bobby Baird, who just two years ago was inducted into the Luzerne County Arts and Entertainment Hall of Fame. "I am humbled, I am honored to receive [...]

Santa comes to town for annual parade in Scranton

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Saturday, the Santa Parade drew a big crowd to downtown Scranton. It was filled with music, floats, and Santa himself. Nearly 1,500 marchers and more than 100 vehicles filled city streets to drum up crowd excitement for the Christmas season. Families flocked to the center city to take in [...]

Crews report to Hazleton tractor-trailer fire

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say firefighters reported to a fire in Hazleton on Saturday afternoon, where they say five tractor-trailers were ablaze. Hazleton City Fire was called to North Conahan Drive just before 2:15 p.m., where they say crews immediately placed another engine company into service. The Hazleton Fire Department says they were [...]

NCAA won't allow athletes or athletic department staff to bet on pro sports amid gambling scandals

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(AP) - NCAA athletes and athletic department staff will not be allowed to bet on professional sports after the organization's membership voted Friday to rescind a rule change that would have permitted those bets. The move follows a string of high-profile gambling cases that have raised questions about the integrity of competition in college and [...]

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