Zachary Smith
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Up to a half-foot predicted for Monday night snowfall
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A wintry mix will break out across northeastern and central Pennsylvania late Monday afternoon and evening. Snow will mostly fall for the evening and overnight, with pockets of a wintry mix. As for accumulations, a general 1-3″ is expected for the valleys and 3-6″ for the higher elevations across the Northern […] → Read More
Water main break closes section of road in Dupont
DUPONT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A section of road was closed in Dupont after a water main break occurred Friday. The break occurred at the intersection of Main Street and Ziegler Ave, near Bobby O’s restaurant. That section of Main Street has been closed while crews conduct repairs. PA American Water estimates the repairs will be finished by 6:00 p.m. → Read More
One dead after crash in Lycoming County
ELDRED TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 17-year-old is dead after a crash that occurred Friday morning. According to a release from the Lycoming County coroner, Hailey Bilbay was pronounced dead just before 9:00 a.m. The crash occurred on Northway Road in Eldred Township. The road was shut down for several hours while crews worked […] → Read More
‘Stuff the Bus’ event in Scranton helps children in need
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An annual holiday event to help children in need is taking place on Tuesday. COLTS “Stuff the Bus” in Scranton benefits the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation. This is the 13th year they’ve held the event. Toys are donated and placed into boxes, then taken to children in need. […] → Read More
Section of I-81 closed after crash in Lackawanna County
MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A section of Interstate 81 is closed after a crash that occurred Thursday morning. According to a release from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), I-81 southbound is closed from Exit 180 (Moosic) to Exit 175 (Dupont) due to a crash. Drivers should look for an alternate route. There has […] → Read More
Vehicle crashes into Monroe County post office
DELAWARE WATER GAP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A vehicle has crashed into the post office in Delaware Water Gap. The crash occurred Thursday morning when officials say a women driving on Shepard Ave began to experience medical problems and crashed her car into the post office. While the woman wasn’t injured from the crash, she […] → Read More
Vision Home Builders owner Jeff McCreary surrenders to police
HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Jeff McCreary, owner of Vision Home Builders, has turned himself in to police. Dauphin County District Court officials have confirmed that McCreary surrendered to Lower Paxton Township Police in Dauphin County to face three felony charges in connection with a customer who lived in Dauphin County. The customer claims that […] → Read More
Afternoon sunshine could cause evening storms
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — With the morning rain wrapping up, the rest of the day will be quiet with lots of cloud cover. If we see extra sunshine for the afternoon, strong or severe storms will be more likely tonight. The clouds are expected to break around the Finger Lakes today which will help create […] → Read More
Winning Powerball ticket from Schuylkill County nets lucky citizen $100K
MINERSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One lucky person is $100,000 richer after buying a winning lottery ticket in Schuylkill County. According to a release from the Pennsylvania Lottery, the lucky ticket was sold at Smokin’ Joe’s Tobacco Shop in Minersville. The winning numbers were 2-27-42-44-51 with the Powerball numbering being 25. The winner of the […] → Read More
Lackawanna County man charged with the murder of his wife after 9-year-long investigation
FELL TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Lackawanna County man has been arrested following a death investigation that started in 2013. According to a release from Pennsylvania State Police, 56-year-old Bruno Rocuba has been charged in the shooting death of his wife, Melissa Rocuba. The release states, that on August 6 2013, Bruno called 911 […] → Read More
One dead after motorcycle crash in Monroe County
TOBYHANNA, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One person is dead after a vehicle crash that occurred Thursday night in Monroe County. According to police, the crash happened in the area of Route 196 and Kilmer Road around 8:30 on Thursday night. Police say that 39-year-old Jose Rodriguez Sr. passed a car and traveled into the opposite […] → Read More
Kunkletown man charged with possession and distribution of drugs
POLK TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are looking for a Monroe County man they say possessed and sold drugs. According to a police affidavit, Barry Frantz is wanted after a sting operation was conducted at Frantz’s residence on the 900 block of Molasses Valley Road, Polk Township, where he sold methamphetamine to a criminal […] → Read More
At least four dead in home explosion in Pottstown
POTTSTOWN, MONTGOMERY COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — At least four people are dead after an explosion in Montgomery county. The blast happened at a home in Pottstown Thursday night. Officials say there may be two people who are unaccounted for, another two people were transported to the hospital for injuries. Three homes were destroyed in the explosion. […] → Read More
Cold front brings more stormy weather to Pennsylvania
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A cold front will bring showers and storms to Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania. A Flood Watch is in effect through Friday night for Schuylkill, Carbon, and Monroe Counties. Regardless, downpours may create minor flooding issues. Friday has had a lot of cloud coverage, which is good (it keeps the severe weather […] → Read More
Police searching for suspected hospital thief in Bloomsburg
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a suspect they say stole a wallet from a hospital in Columbia County. According to Bloomsburg police, the individual seen in the picture is wanted for questioning regarding a wallet that went missing from an office in Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital. The suspect is described as a […] → Read More
Police report suspects fled traffic stop in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects they say fled a traffic stop in Scranton. According to a release, police are looking for any information on the individuals or vehicles seen in the below pictures. Police say two yellow motorcycles and blue quad fled a traffic stop […] → Read More
Storm system to pass through Pennsylvania Friday
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A complex storm system will move into Pennsylvania Friday afternoon with showers and thunderstorms. If all the ingredients come together in the upper levels of the atmosphere, the potential is there for strong to severe thunderstorms. Damaging winds and heavy rainfall are the main threats. There is a secondary threat of […] → Read More
Hazleton business owner sentenced for failing to pay payroll taxes
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A business owner has been sentenced after failing to pay months worth of payroll taxes. According to a release from the Department of Justice, 34-year-old Charles Ehrenberg was sentenced to six months in prison followed by six months of house arrest and a two years of probation. Ehrenberg was arrested […] → Read More
Potentially strong storms to pass through PA
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Some potentially strong storms will be passing through the parts of Pennsylvania on Monday. A strong cold front will push across northeastern and central PA today. Showers and storms will develop and move west to east, some potentially strong to severe. The main threats will be damaging wind gusts, heavy rainfall, […] → Read More
Two charged with burglary of 14 properties in Columbia County
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people have been charged in relation to 14 burglaries that took place at properties in Columbia County. According to a report from police, between March and June of 2021, 14 properties reported having items stolen from them. The items taken consisted of electronics like televisions and also included firearms and […] → Read More