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I-81 deadly crash victim identified
RICE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say a pedestrian was struck by a car and died on Interstate 81 Thursday morning in Luzerne County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, emergency crews were called to mile marker 158.8 in Rice Township around 4:10 a.m. Through further investigation troopers say the victim, identified as Laura […] → Read More
Remarkable Women: Kylee McGrane and ‘Moment of Magic’
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — All month long Eyewitness News is highlighting the four finalists for our Remarkable Women Competition. Eyewitness News introduces you to Kylee, who's making a difference in the lives of children, across the country. → Read More
Police identify victim in fatal Wilkes-Barre shooting
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — Wilkes-Barre City Police have identified the victim from Saturday's fatal shooting. Police say Jimmy Lee Foster was shot on the second floor of an apartment building on the 200 block of South Washington Street. → Read More
Fire destroys home in Wyoming County
TUNKHANNOCK TOWNSHIP, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) - Flames destroyed a home late Tuesday night in Wyoming County. → Read More
Remarkable Women: Tami Peddigree
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — Throughout March Eyewitness News is showcasing Remarkable Women from right here in NEPA. → Read More
Watch: A rainbow appears over the ice-covered Niagra Falls
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — Parts of Niagara Falls were covered in ice after weeks of cold weather. People visiting the New York side of the falls also caught a glimpse of this rainbow while snapping photos Sunday. → Read More
Early morning fire under investigation in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) - The Scranton fire marshal is investigating a fire that broke out early Tuesday morning. → Read More
Fire turns deadly in Lackawanna County
CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — A 58-year-old woman has been killed in a fire on Tuesday morning. Crews responded to the double-block home on Williams Avenue, in Carbondale, just after 5:00 a.m. Police say that neighbors called the two families living inside the duplex to alert them that the residence was on fire. Firefighters were […] → Read More
Scranton water main break leaves dozens of customers dry
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A water main break in Scranton is causing some issues for customers in Lackawanna County. The break occurred around 4:30 am at the junction of Olive Street and Wyoming Avenue. Crews are working to get the break fixed, until they do Pennsylvania American Water estimates that 60 customers are currently […] → Read More
Crash closes section of Route 33 in Monroe County
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) – Route 33 Northbound has been shut down due to a crash. The crash occurred around 10:15 AM on the northbound lane. According to PennDOT, the section of Route 33 Northbound between 209 North and Interstate 80 are shut down while crews are on scene. There has been no word […] → Read More
Storm damage closes road in Snyder County
BEAVER TOWNSHIP, SNYDER COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) – High winds and overnight storms caused significant damage to a road in Snyder county. According to a release from PennDOT, Route 3010 (Quarry Road) in Beaver Township has been closed due to downed trees and power lines. Eyewitness News was at the scene and saw numerous downed power lines […] → Read More
Fire in Pike County closes section of road
DINGMANS FERRY, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) – A fire at a local business has closed down a section of road in Pike County Monday morning. The fire broke out at the Fork Life Cafe around 6:30 a.m. . The road surrounding the cafe, State Route 739, is closed while crews are at the scene. There have […] → Read More
Man arrested after attempted robbery in broad daylight
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — One man is behind bars after an attempted robbery in broad daylight. The incident happened just before 10:00 a.m. in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Eyewitnesses said the male suspect was walking down South Franklin Street. Police said he was looking for a target. The suspect then attempted to rob a man, who […] → Read More
Victim identified after triple shooting at Luzerne County hotel turns deadly
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) - One man is dead, and at least two others are injured, in a shooting at a Luzerne County hotel. → Read More
President Trump expected in Central PA Saturday
MONTOURSVILLE, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) President Donald Trump is expected to make a campaign stop near Williamsport Saturday night. → Read More
Heavy police presence in Jim Thorpe
JIM THORPE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — As of Monday morning, there is heavy police presence between 6th and 7th Street in Jim Thorpe. Officers with the Jim Thorpe Police Department have the street closed off. We have not received official word of what prompted the situation, but Eyewitness News has a reporter on the scene […] → Read More
Luzerne County non-profit receives grant for program designed to help the visually impaired
EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — A non-profit in Luzerne County received a grant, thanks to the outstanding contributions of one of its workers. Northeast Sight Services in Exeter received $10,000 from the PPL Foundation through their Bright Light Program. The money was awarded in honor of Kristen Boyle, who’s legally blind and designs programs to […] → Read More
Drought status officially severe in Central Pennsylvania
(WBRE/WYOU) — The drought status has been updated to severe in Central Pennsylvania. This includes Clinton and Lycoming Counties. Right now, these areas remain in a drought watch but that may get upgraded to a warning. Streamflow is very low in these areas. A drought watch is intended to alert government agencies, public water suppliers, […] → Read More
Coughlin, Mackin schools closed due to safety concerns
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) – Coughlin High School and Mackin School are closed on Tuesday due to safety concerns. According to a message on the Wilkes-Barre Area School Districts website, both schools are shut down due to “an abundance of caution”. Students and faculty from both schools will work remotely today. Students at other schools […] → Read More
Careless smoking evacuates section of motel in Hazle Township
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) – Careless smoking woke guests of a Hazle Township motel early Tuesday morning. The fire was reported around 6 AM Tuesday morning at the Mountain Laurel Motel, located on the 1000 block of South Church Street. Multiple fire crews arrived on scene and were able to contain the fire within […] → Read More