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Dan Meuser to run for 9th District re-election
From your local election headquarter, Congressman Dan Meuser has announced he will seek re-election for the 9th District in the House of Representatives. → Read More
New Olyphant mayor sworn in
The new mayor of Olyphant was sworn in Thursday night. → Read More
Scranton man sentenced to 30 years in prison for producing child pornography
A Lackawanna County man is sentenced to decades behind bars after being convicted in federal court on child porn, and attempted witness tampering charges. → Read More
Officials getting ready for St. Patrick’s Day in Pittston
Part of Luzerne County is getting in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit. → Read More
Crestwood cheerleaders celebrate top 10 finish in national competition
A team of local cheerleaders is celebrating a top finish in a national competition. → Read More
Gerrity’s shows employees appreciation on Supermarket Employee Appreciation Day
Tuesday was Supermarket Employee Appreciation Day. → Read More
Commerce Boulevard in Dickson City floods due to rain
Commerce Boulevard in Dickson City is flooded again. → Read More
Wilkes-Barre Boulevard reopen after being closed due to downed wires
The storm brought down power lines in Luzerne County. → Read More
Crews battle house fire in Scranton
Fire crews in Scranton responded to a 2-alarm house fire Thursday night. → Read More
Crews battle garage fire in Laurel Run Borough
A garage is destroyed after flames tore through it in Luzerne County Tuesday night. → Read More
Car damages house, utility pole, two parked cars in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A car went into a house in the 1400 block of West Gibson Street in Scranton. It happened just before 4:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. The vehicle hit two parked cars and took out a utility pole before ending up in the front porch of the home. Roads are closed at […] → Read More
Driver taken to hospital after crash in Luzerne County
Wyoming Avenue in Wyoming Borough was closed for nearly an hour Monday night after a crash. → Read More
Shamokin house sustains heavy damage after fire
In Northumberland County, fire fighters were called to a house fire Monday morning. → Read More
Hiker dies after falling at Glen Onoko Falls
A hiker is dead after falling from a trail at Glen Onoko Falls in Carbon County. → Read More
One dead after Ross Township crash
ROSS TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One person is dead after a single-car crash in Ross Township. It happened in the area of Kunkletown Road and Lakeview Drive. According to Pennsylvania State Police Lehighton, 72-year-old Jeffry Lee Semprini of Bethlehem was driving on Kunkletown Road when he left the road and his car went into […] → Read More
Claws ‘N’ Paws critters make Big Game picks
The animals at Claw ‘N Paws Wild Animal Park in Wayne County predicted who was going to win the big game Sunday night! → Read More
Clinton County crash leaves one dead
BALD EAGLE TOWNSHIP, CLINTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Centre County man is dead after a one-vehicle crash that took place in Clinton County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, Matthew Brumbaugh, 43, was traveling south in Eagle Valley Road when his vehicle left the road and struck a utility pole. The crash took place Saturday morning […] → Read More
Pothole on River Street in Jenkins Township filled
JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After an Eyewitness News report on potholes in Luzerne County earlier this week, a huge one has been filled. → Read More
Woman dies in Northumberland County fire caused by electric heater, officials say
One person is dead after a fire in Northumberland County. → Read More
Archbald man found guilty on child pornography charges
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — An Archbald man has been found guilty on child pornography charges. According to a press release from United States Attorney John Gurganus, Jaime Ryan Chorba, 44, received images of child pornography between June 2016 and November 2020 and possessed images of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct with him. Chorba worked […] → Read More