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Scranton groups unite on International Overdose Awareness Day to offer support
Scranton, Lackawanna Co. — A day to remember those we’ve lost to drug overdoses, those who’ve survived and those still battling addiction, today is International overdose awareness day. Local recovery outreach groups gathered in Scranton to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse. On this day...
La Festa Italiana held in downtown Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — The long-time celebrated tradition was underway in Lackawanna County on Friday. La Festa Italiana kicked off Friday afternoon in downtown Scranton. The Electric City's Labor Day weekend tradition has been around for decades. Organizers say it's more than good food. It's a celebration of Italian heritage...
Businesses in Susquehanna County prepare for possible third week of flooding
CLIFFORD TOWNSHIP, PA — Several communities in Susquehanna County are still cleaning up the mess from recent severe storms while waiting for another one. "But then the second one, it went all the way back to the counter, and it was mud," said Sandra Mowry. She owns the Main...
Detective Gilmartin suing parents of man accused of shooting him
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Scranton police detective, who was seriously wounded in a January 11 shooting, has filed a lawsuit against the parents of Aiden Deininger for not securing their firearm. Gilmartin is seeking $100,000 dollars in damages from Alex and Crystal Eastman on charges of negligence and negligent entrustment. The lawsuit alleges Deininger, […]
Football Recap: Crestwood Takes Loss Despite Strong Efforts from Jake Jeckell and Gio Barna
Crestwood lost against Valley View back in August of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Crestwood Comets lost to the Valley View Cougars on the road by a 28-13 margin. While losing is never fun, the Comets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 279th, while the Cougars are ranked 138th).
Fired Pa. university dean awarded nearly $4M in retaliation suit seeks additional $500K
A former Bloomsburg University dean awarded nearly $4 million by a jury is seeking almost $500,000 more. Jeffrey Krug in a motion filed Friday in U.S. Middle District Court, claims he should receive an additional $290,458 to compensate him for the negative tax consequences of a lump sum award for back pay and front pay.
Week 2 of HS football on 28/22 Friday Night Sports Show
EYEWITNESS SPORTS (WBRE/WYOU)— It’s the second week of high school football and the 28/22 Friday Night Sports Show is back with final scores and game highlights. Week two under the Friday Night Lights is all wrapped up, see what you missed, and check out the final scores.
Raynor Records First Win as Men’s Soccer Head Coach
LA PLUME, PA (August 30, 2024) -- The King's College men's soccer team traveled to La Plume face Keystone College on Friday night. In the 2024 season opener, the Monarchs (1-0-0) shut out the Giants (0-1-0) 3-0 with three different goal scorers to help Brandon Raynor notch his first win as head coach.
Super jerseys auctioned for a super cause
MOOSIC, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — The RailRiders are giving back to the community in a "super" way. Game-worn Marvel Defenders of the Diamond jerseys are being auctioned to raise money for Chop out Hunger. "It's super important for us to give back as an organization and hosting this jersey...
Action being taken to clear out Hazle Twp. homeless camp
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There is new information in an exclusive I-Team report involving a Luzerne County homeless camp and concerns from residents of a nearby apartment complex. People who live at a nearby apartment complex say they are dealing with theft and other disturbances connected to the camp and say local officials […]
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