Judges can order the devices for certain speeding offenders as an alternative to penalties such as license suspension or vehicle impoundment.
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, festivities unfold across the nation amid intense political polarization and severe weather.
A fire erupted on the Brooklyn Bridge during NYC's July Fourth fireworks, creating dramatic smoke but causing no injuries.
As I prepared for my pilgrimage across the country, all the old patriotic songs rose up within me — the ones that praise America’s beauty and its people. I’ve always loved this country. But somewhere along the miles, something shifted. I realized I am not simply proud of it.
The frozen blueberries were sold at Publix stores in: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Runners celebrated the nation's birthday in downtown Pittston. People came down to enjoy warm weather at the Pittston Patriot Classic 5k. Racers had the chance to get a patriotic t-shirt, and a hot dog was waiting for them at the finish line. Those participants were happy to have competed today [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The U.S. turned another year older Saturday, and people in Wilkes-Barre celebrated the big birthday in an old-fashioned way. Saturday was Wilkes-Barre city's Old-Fashioned Fourth of July at Kirby Park. The festivities kicked off with a welcome from mayor George Brown, and the event had food vendors, craft vendors, and [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — PPL reported tens of thousands of customers without power as damage from Friday night's storms is compounded by damage from Saturday night's storms. The counties most affected by the outages are Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, and Wayne counties. Lackawanna County is reported to have more than 6,200 customers without power, Luzerne County is reported [...]
FREELAND, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — While America marked its 250th year, a local community celebrated its own milestone anniversary. Freeland was formed 150 years ago, and Saturday, the borough held its second annual Community Picnic in the Park & Apple Pie contest. The best part was that everyone could enjoy free hot dogs, hamburgers, and [...]
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown has canceled the remainder of tonight's July 4th celebration and fireworks due to a severe thunderstorm warning for the area.
