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Coroner called to motorcycle crash
RUSH TOWNSHIP, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Susquehanna County Coroner was called to the scene of a motorcycle crash in Rush Township. The crash happened Monday morning on State Route 706 in Rush Township. The crash has closed Route 706 from the intersection of State Route 267 to the intersection of PA 858. PennDOT says […] → Read More
Arrests made in Keystone College drug trafficking investigation
FACTORYVILLE, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A third person has been arrested in a drug raid involving college students, Wednesday. Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters announced the arrests of the accused of trafficking drugs at Keystone College and in Factoryville Borough. The three suspects are locked up Wednesday night and Eyewitness News was told a […] → Read More
Residents pick up pieces after fire in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A weekend fire left nearly two-dozen people displaced and three Scranton firefighters injured. On Monday investigators learned the cause of the fire as they were called back to the scene twice for the building smoldering. Police tape is still up and the apartments were condemned after the roof and floor […] → Read More
Taking photos with Alpacas for Mother’s Day
COVINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — This family decided posing for pictures with Alpacas would be perfect for Mothers Day! The Esty Family of Taylor is being photographed ahead of mother’s day. Their photographer chooses the backdrop at ‘Alpacas of Windy Haven Farm’ in Covington Township for the special day. Two of the alpacas dressed […] → Read More
First responders injured battling a fire in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three firefighters were injured and nearly two dozen residents are displaced after a fire in Scranton. “All of our belongings, our clothes, pictures, baby pictures, like everything; like it’s all gone,” stated Ishalamayra Fred, fire victim. Isha Fred held back tears as her apartment building went up in flames. “It’s […] → Read More
Scranton residents dealing with a smelly situation
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) – Scranton residents believe there is a problem in the sewage drain, allowing storm runoff and debris to enter and back up into their homes. Several inches of sewage fills the basement of a home on South Webster Ave in Scranton. “Oh, disgusting nonetheless. Because you still get that […] → Read More
Governor Wolf’s $2,000 plan could put money in the pockets of Pennsylvanians
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A proposed plan could send thousands of dollars to Pennsylvania residents. Unfortunately, not everybody will receive a state stimulus check like we saw from the federal government. → Read More
O’Malley family host 22nd annual Easter drive-through party
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The O’Malley family of Lackawanna County hosted their annual free drive-through Easter Party. It was once again held at McDade Park in Scranton. The 22 annual event is in honor of Jay Schectman who was a volunteer. The Easter Bunny was there as volunteers handed out bags of chocolate, jellybeans, […] → Read More
Scranton nuisance property ordered to close
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We first told you about a nuisance property in the city of Scranton being ordered to close last week. This comes as police have responded several times to the home. Officials say the property violates a city ordinance. A legal notice hangs above a letter from the city of Scranton’s […] → Read More
Hundreds came to Scranton for the Half Marathon
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — Rain and some snow didn’t stop hundreds of runners from participating in the Scranton half marathon. The race made a return for the first time in April, since 2019. More than a thousand runners lined providence road in the 9th annual Scranton half marathon. “It’s an exciting feeling to get back […] → Read More
Locals say it’s time to repair roads in rough shape in Lackawanna County
SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — People in one part of Lackawanna county are fed up with the condition of some of the roads in their area. → Read More
Police look for answers after shots fired in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — People living in Scranton are upset after shots rang out in their neighborhood Sunday morning. The video shows dozens of people scattering. → Read More
Amount of money from infrastructure bill announced
It's been nearly five months since congress passed the bipartisan infrastructure bill. We are starting to see that money trickle into our region to help with roads and bridges. → Read More
Second attempt at Scranton’s St. Patrick’s Parade
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The second attempt at Scranton’s St. Patrick’s Parade is happening Saturday. While it got postponed last weekend because of the snowstorm. Businesses are getting another chance to capitalize. People love the parade atmosphere and the party that goes along with it. Eyewitness News spoke with two businesses that are ready […] → Read More
Scranton prepares for the 2022 St. Patrick’s Parade Day
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Four days and some change until the return of the Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade. There is a lot that goes into Parade Day. Outside of the parade committee, you have all kinds of businesses preparing for this Saturday. What better place to check out who is buying what than Pioneer […] → Read More
Plane crash survivors return to church, meets the volunteers who saved them
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)-The White family returned to church for the first time since Christopher White and his daughter Angela were involved in a plane crash. In November 2021 Christopher and Angela took a father-daughter flight, and flew into a snowstorm. The plane went down in state game land in the Bear Creek area of […] → Read More
Rally in support of Ukraine held in Monroe County
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As the war on Ukraine continues, people are gathering locally showing support for the Eastern European country. → Read More
2-year-old dies after being hit by car in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police responded to a Scranton neighborhood where a 2-year-old boy was seriously injured after being hit by a car Thursday morning. → Read More
Governor candidate Dave White appears in Old Forge
OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — From your local election headquarters, Governor Tom Wolf is nearing his term limit which means the race for the governor seat is wide open. → Read More
Riders rescued from an Elk Mountain lift for second time in a week
Twice in one week people had to be evacuated from a ski lift at Elk Mountain. → Read More