Chainsaws roar as wood carvers compete in 13th Hooskow Festival in Mill Hall
October 29, 2026 at 17:14 EDTWNEP
Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker stopped by the annual Chainsaw Carving Festival to see what the buzz is about this weekend.
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Geisinger marks milestone with final beam on new tower
October 29, 2026 at 17:12 EDTPA homepage
DANVILLE, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The final beam of a new 11-story hospital building was ceremoniously placed Thursday morning at its medical center in Danville, marking a major milestone for Geisinger. The $900 million project is set to provide improved care for Pennsylvanians, especially seniors. Alex Zimmerman is the Chief Administrative Officer for Geisinger's Central [...]
Rosemary Brown, Brian Wrightson discuss key voter issues in race for Pennsylvania's 40th Senate District
October 29, 2026 at 17:12 EDTWNEP
Democrat Brian Wrightson is challenging Republican incumbent Rosemary Brown for a seat in Pennsylvania's 40th Senate District.
Cosmic Baseball returning to PNC Field next May
October 29, 2026 at 17:11 EDTPA homepage
MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)—The Cosmic Tour will take over PNC Field the weekend of May 28 as it hits 44 MILB stadiums across the United States. This year, the tour will build on its success from last year, when it hosted 74 sold-out games across 30 markets and welcomed over 750K fans, a 400% increase [...]
Seventh arrest made in Kielbasa Festival shooting, 1 wanted
October 29, 2026 at 17:10 EDTPA homepage
PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A seventh man wanted in connection to a shooting at the Plymouth Kielbasa Festival in August was arrested Sunday, leaving one man still not in custody. Nehemiah Samuel, 21, of Wilkes-Barre was arrested Sunday, Oct. 25, and faces several charges, including riot and aggravated assault for his alleged involvement with [...]
Susquehanna University professor researches why decades of effort failed to put out the mine fire that emptied out Centralia
October 29, 2026 at 17:09 EDTWNEP
In the early 60s, the Columbia County community was a vibrant town.
Students tour Route 435 bridge replacement project in Lackawanna County
October 29, 2026 at 16:43 EDTWNEP
Mid Valley 6th graders got a firsthand look at PennDOT's bridge project in Elmhurst Township, which local leaders hope could inspire future career paths.
Local campaign highlights domestic violence awareness
October 29, 2026 at 16:35 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For many communities, the month of October is a chance to raise awareness about important universal issues impacting people of all backgrounds such as breast cancer and mental health awareness. Along with these issues, October was named Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which affects approximately 10 million people annually, according to [...]
Patrick Stewart has died at age 86
October 29, 2026 at 16:14 EDTWNEP
The actor died at his home in Los Angeles following a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.
Patrick Stewart, of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86
October 29, 2026 at 15:54 EDTPA homepage
Legendary actor Patrick Stewart, synonymous for many with "Star Trek" and known for his role in "X-Men," has died at 86.
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