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Pa. Supreme Court sets Oct. 8 argument on claim that life without parole for felony murder is cruel
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Oct. 8 in an appeal that could bring hope for freedom to more than 1,000 people serving life in prison without the possibility of parole for murders they didn’t commit. The court in February agreed to consider the case of Derek Lee, who is serving life in […]
‘Pa. still requires annual safety inspections,’ PennDOT responds to legislation
PENNSYVLANIA (WTAJ) — After conversations of Pennsylvania introducing legislation that could end yearly inspections, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has made a statement. The bill mentioned was introduced by Senator Marty Flynn (Lackawanna and Luzerne) in Aug. 2023. The legislation calls for the modernization of vehicle inspections in Pennsylvania by removing the yearly inspection […]
Gov. Shapiro to campaign in Pa. with Biden, president says
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden says he and Gov. Josh Shapiro will travel around Pennsylvania this fall on behalf of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Biden, who was born in Scranton, told CBS’ “Sunday Morning” in an interview that the two men would campaign for Harris in the nation’s most populous battleground state. Pennsylvania is all but a must-win state for the Democratic ticket this fall as most paths to the 270 electoral votes needed for victory involve winning the Keystone State.
Financial plan unveiled to get Lackawanna County out of debt
SCRANTON, Pa. — A consulting firm says raising property taxes is one of the best ways for Lackawanna County to get out of debt. "I do believe that for the first time in years, we are on the cusp of progress," said Matt McGloin, Lackawanna County Commissioner. Lackawanna County...
Lehigh Valley softball Carpenter Cup team honored at Phillies game
Phillies honored the Carpenter Cup winning softball team from the Lehigh Valley. The Lehigh Valley Carpenter Cup softball team was honored before the Philadelphia Phillies game on Wednesday night.
Pioneer Nights Festival kicks off in Carbondale
CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wednesday was the first night of the Annual Pioneer Nights Festival in Carbondale. This year marks the 21st Annual Pioneer Nights. The festival features a wide variety of activities like music games, rides, and plenty of good food. The festival will showcase everything the city has to offer during an […]
The Wright Medicine: Overdose Awareness Day shines light on substance use disorder
Most of us know someone who has struggled with substance use disorder. For too many people, it’s a battle that ends in tragedy. Clearly, we need every possible resource we can muster to fight this ever-evolving public health crisis that affects our communities, and awareness campaigns like International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) play a prominent role.
Firefighters battle Hazle Township blaze
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Fire crews battled a tough fire in Luzerne County Tuesday night. According to the Hazle Township Fire and Rescue Company 141, just after 9:30 p.m., crews were called to Route 940 for a brush fire in Hazle Township. Once on scene, authorities say the crews found an abandoned mine […]
Couple accused in cockfighting ring
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — The Luzerne County Humane Society and the Luzerne County District Attorney's Office launched a joint investigation in mid-March at a home in Sugarloaf Township. What they found was harrowing. Close to 80 hens, 62 roosters, and 30 eggs, all contained in small enclosures with unsanitary...
Pittston woman participates in ‘Supermarket Spree’
WRIGHT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A lucky Luzerne County woman went on the grocery run of a lifetime this morning; scoring carts filled with free food! It’s all thanks to the WBRE 28 and WYOU 22 Weis Markets Supermarket Spree. Amanda Myrkalo of Pittston is the “Supermarket Spree” winner who dashed down the aisles […]
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