Rachael Espaillat
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Past articles by Rachael:
Election bureau says it’s keeping up with mail-in ballots in Schuylkill County
With the election one week away, there’s a lot of concern about getting your ballot in on time. → Read More
One-on-one interview with Eric Trump
POCONO MANOR (WBRE/WYOU) – The campaign trail continues to make its mark in our region. Eric Trump also held a campaign event in Monroe County the same time Democratic candidate Joe Biden was in our area. “If we win Pennsylvania, we win America,” said Eric Trump. That’s how critical this battle ground state is and […] → Read More
Eric Trump holds event in Pocono Manor
POCONO MANOR (WBRE/WYOU) – On Saturday, Eric Trump hosted a “Make America Great Again” event at Kalahari Resort in Pocono Manor. Eyewitness News reporter Rachael Espaillat will have a one-on-one interview with Trump. → Read More
Schuylkill Commission to no longer take public comment at meetings
Schuylkill County is changing the way people can submit comments during commissioner meetings. → Read More
To sell or not to sell in Shenandoah
A borough drowning in debt is looking for ways to lift its head above water. → Read More
Close call with out-of-control rig
MILFORD, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) – An out-of-control tractor trailer had all of the ingredients for a potential tragedy. It veered off one highway, crashed down onto another and finally came to a stop on a local school campus. Eyewitness News spoke to students who were at school on Thursday when it happened. At first, you […] → Read More
Community reacts to canceled football season
MOUNT CARMEL, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) – The disappointment of a cancelled football season is hitting a local school community very hard tonight. “I wish I wasn’t here tonight grocery shopping with my mom. I wish I was getting ready for a football game instead,” said Ben Kaminski, Mount Carmel. An empty stadium on a night […] → Read More
Learning the English language virtually in a pandemic
Virtual learning has many parents in the area wanting to pull their hair out, but imagine throwing a language barrier into the mix. → Read More
One injured in shooting during robbery in Poconos
Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the Poconos on Monday that left one person injured. → Read More
Scranton School Board votes to furlough employees again
Scranton School District Board of Directors voted again to furlough all paraprofessionals, this time 7-2. → Read More
Police warn of mailbox phishing scam in Hazleton area
You might want to twice before using those blue post office boxes when sending out mail. → Read More
Child dies following collision in Plymouth Borough
PLYMOUTH BOROUGH, LUZEREN COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) – A three-year-old girl was struck and killed by a motor vehicle on Saturday evening. According to a release from the Luzerne County Coroner, the collision occurred around 4pm in Plymouth Borough. The child was transported to Wilkes-Barre General Hospital where she was later pronounced dead. The death was ruled […] → Read More
Season kick-off for the Cobras
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) – On Saturday, the announcer at Kirby Park welcomed everybody who came out to support the Luzerne County Cobras. “With the fans and football players we have masks, we have masks for sale, we have sanitizer out. We’re taking temperatures for the kids. The hardest part is to make sure we […] → Read More
Local congressmen react to President Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) – Area congressmen are reacting to President Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis. “Mariam and I are praying for the President and First Lady. All of us are pulling for them to get better as quickly as possible,” said Congressman Matt Cartwright. The President has been at Walter Reed Medical Center since Friday. Many say […] → Read More
Protestors demand stronger punishment for those who violate PFAs
Two women held a protest against domestic violence as a Girardville man sat in court, accused of killing his ex-girlfriend last month. → Read More
Police investigating after child sustains serious injuries in Port Carbon
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating serious injuries sustained by an 11-month-old male child in Port Carbon Borough. → Read More
Schuylkill County roller rink makes major comeback
A Schuylkill County roller rink is making a major comeback after closing for several months. → Read More
One injured after Wayne County home explosion
One person was injured after a home explosion Sunday morning in Wayne County. → Read More
Eric Trump visits Milford
MILFORD, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) – The Presidential election campaign trail once again cuts a path through Pennsylvania. Friday night, one of President Donald Trump’s sons was in Milford for a “Make America Great Again” event. A massive crowd showed an outpouring of support as Eric Trump spoke at Supreme Laminating in Milford. “He’s bringing back […] → Read More
Mini casino accused of operating illegally
A former U.S. Attorney and congressman is on a mission to take down establishments with illegal gaming machines throughout the state. → Read More