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Wyalusing and Cowanesque Valley students join forces to help flood cleanup before rivalry game
WESTFIELD, P.A. (WENY) -- The Wyalusing Rams and the Cowanesque Valley Indians will take to the football field for a clash of Northern Tier rivals, but earlier today both teams came together along with their respective marching bands and cheerleaders to help with the cleanup efforts in Westfield. Football players,...
Football Recap: Lidge Kellum Leads Wyoming Area to Victory over Dallas
Wyoming Area lost to Dallas back in November of 2022, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Wyoming Area Warriors came out on top against the Dallas Mountaineers by a score of 49-41. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Warriors. Lidge Kellum was a...
Soccer Game Preview: Wyoming Valley West Heads Out
The Wyoming Valley West Spartans will venture away from home to square off against the Dallas Mountaineers at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Last Saturday, Wyoming Valley West didn't have quite enough to beat Valley View and fell 3-2. The loss continues a trend for the Spartans in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now lost four in a row.
Runners take part in annual Cpt. James R. Minicozzi Race
SCRANTON, Pa. — 200 runners hit the pavement Saturday morning for the 12th annual Cpt. James R. Minicozzi Memorial Race. The run through Courthouse Square honors Minicozzi for his work in the community as chair of the Boys and Girls Clubs of NEPA and his participation in La Festa Italiana and UNICO.
Police: Man threatens to shoot up a Hill section residence, runs from officers
SCRANTON — A man who drove to the city's Hill Section and threatened to "shoot up" a residence Wednesday evening, then ran from police officers when they stopped him in a stolen vehicle near the intersection of Mulberry Street and North Irving Avenue, according to a release. Steven Brannigan,...
H.S. Football: Kellum runs for career-high 337 yards as Wyoming Area defeats Dallas
Aug. 31—WEST PITTSTON — The big question coming into Wyoming Area's season was who would fill the void left by the graduation of all-state running back Aaron Crossley. Lidge Kellum answered that Friday night. Kellum ran for a career-high 337 yards and three touchdowns plus returned a kickoff...
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...
Luzerne County woman charged after emaciated dog seized from residence
NEWPORT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A Glen Lyon woman is facing charges after her emaciated dog was seized from her residence. In April earlier this year, the SPCA of Luzerne County received a call about a thin dog housed in a wire cage full of feces and urine. The dog, owned by Crystal Roper, 35, was reported to be unable to stand and was possibly being abused by juveniles in the home, the call said.
Stopping the growing mosquito population in Plains Township
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A sharp rise in the area’s mosquito population has prompted officials to try and stop the spread in Luzerne County. The Luzerne Conservation District sprayed in Plains Township Thursday, just one of several cities affected in Luzerne County. The mosquito spray, known as aqua-duet, is applied at a rate […]
August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day
PA live! (WBRE) — International Overdose Awareness Day held on August 31 every year is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind. Ryan Hogan from the Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Drug and...
Wing Makes 11 Saves in Season Opening Loss to Scranton
UNION, N.J. (8/30/24) – Abigail Wing made 11 saves as the Kean University women's soccer team dropped their season opener to the University of Scranton, 2-0 in the Cougar Kickoff Classic on Friday. HOW IT HAPPENED!!!. The Royals notched both of their goals in the opening 20 minutes. The...
Houdini Museum brings magic to the Electric City
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you’re looking for something to do over this holiday weekend, we have a hidden gem that will immerse you in the world of magic. 28/22 News stopped by a museum in Scranton that takes a look into the life of the master of illusion… Harry Houdini. Pick a card, […]
Luzerne County mullet kid brings home championship
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A Kamden Cunningham is the new Mullet Champion. The boy from Swoyersville, also know as the "Kammander," took home the best mullet in the kids division of the 2024 USA Mullet Championship. Kamden raised over six thousand dollars for Jaren Allen's, "Homes for Wounded Warriors...
Wanted man accused of ramming police cars in Olyphant
OLYPHANT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man is wanted for selling drugs, hitting a detective’s car and patrol cars multiple times with his vehicle during an escape. According to the Scranton Police Department, on Wednesday investigators were meeting a confidential informant to identify a man accused of selling crack cocaine in Lackawanna County. […]
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