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Oldest Radio Program in the Country for Visually Impaired, Homebound Residents Celebrates 50th Anniversary
“The Radio Home Visitor” on WRKC at King’s College—the oldest radio reading service of its kind in the United States—will celebrate 50 years of serving the blind, visually impaired, and homebound community of Wyoming Valley since its debut on Sept. 2, 1974. “The Radio Home Visitor”...
Wolfpack to face Mounties preview
Wilkes Barre Area quarterback Jake Howe is a three year starter for the Wolfpack. He has grown into a 6’3 pro style passer that last week threw for 297 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Wilkes Barre win over Whitehall. Wide Receiver Jordan Kieselowsky caught 11 passes for 131 yards while Davon underwood hauled in 10 catches and a touchdown.
DA files motion to ban public from preliminary hearing for high-profile alleged homicide case
Sunbury, Pa. — A district attorney filed a motion last week to keep the public out of preliminary hearings scheduled for two defendants for a high-profile homicide case in Sunbury. The defendants, Naseir Deante Robinson, 24, of Sunbury, and Carnel Dio Shelborne Jr., 21, of Nescopeck, were charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder for the fatal shooting of Dayveon Creel of Sunbury. The shooting occurred on Aug. 15 outside of the Northumberland County Courthouse. It happened just as the attempted homicide trial for...
The Biever era begins at Wilkes with a local focus
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — The new era of Wilkes football is local focused. David Biever enters his first season as the Colonels head coach after serving as an assistant with the team for 10 seasons. Biever served as the Associate Head Coach, Offensive Line Coach, and Recruiting coordinator before the promotion.
Hundreds to gather in Scranton for upcoming tribute race
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Saturday, Downtown Scranton will come alive with the spirit of community and remembrance as runners and walkers gather for a beloved Labor Day weekend tradition. Every year, on the Saturday of La Festa Italiana, hundreds of participants gather in Downtown Scranton to pay tribute to Captain James R. Minicozzi, […]
Baltimore Man Arrested for Attempting to Smuggle Contraband into Lewisburg Prison
A man was arrested after allegedly trying to sneak into the U.S. Penitentiary in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, wearing a ghillie suit to blend in with his surroundings. James Terrell Hampton-Smith, 36, was taken into custody around 1:30 a.m. on August 14 after prison staff noticed him crawling over a fence on the prison property in Kelly Township, according to an affidavit filed by Trooper Nathan Wenzel of the Pennsylvania State Police Milton barracks. The fence was clearly marked with "No Trespassing" signs.
New film based on the Little League World Series to release this August
Williamsport, Pa. — The Little League World Series is being honored in a new way this year: a big screen film coming to theaters nationwide. You Gotta Believe — a film based on the 2002 Westside Little League All-Stars from Fort Worth, Texas — tells the story of the Southwest Region team that rose from underdog to victor in an epic showdown for the record books. The film will be...
Soccer Recap: Southern Columbia Area Has No Trouble Against Midd-West
Southern Columbia Area kept a clean sheet against Midd-West on Thursday. They blew past the Midd-West Mustangs 4-0. The victory was familiar territory for the Tigers who have now won three contests in a row. They hit Midd-West with a four-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Macie Swank,...
Central Mountain Tennis Falls to Central Columbia 4-1
BLOOMSBURG – The Central Mountain tennis team traveled to Central Columbia Thursday afternoon, where they faced tough competition and ultimately fell 4-1. In the singles matches, Addison Lindsay delivered a commanding performance for Central Mountain, securing the team’s only victory. Lindsay dominated Central Columbia’s Rihanna Baker, winning in straight sets 6-0, 6-0.
Hershey hit by car burglary spree, 35 vehicles stolen from within a week
Dauphin County, Pa — If you live in the Hershey area, make sure you lock your car. Several cars have been burglarized, more specifically in neighborhoods where cars are left unattended along the street and unlocked. 35 cars have been broken into so far within the last week. Derry...
Lake Mary Little League Has a ‘Grand Slam’ Day at Disney World!
Thursday was a thrilling day for a local Little League team who recently won the World Series championship! This win marked the first time a baseball team from Florida has won the Little League World Series title, and it only seemed fitting to celebrate the accomplishment at The Most Magical Place on Earth.
Port Carbon Couple Charged and Jailed After Domestic Incident Involving Meth and Meat Grinder
A man and woman from Port Carbon are facing charges and are locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after a domestic incident. According to court documents from Magisterial District Judge Dave Plachko's office, on Saturday, August 24th, 2024, around 1:00am, State Police from the Schuylkill Haven Barracks responded to the 100 Block of North Street in Port Carbon for a report of a domestic.
Why a Pa. judge says counties can't toss mail-in ballots without telling voters
A Washington County judge ruled last week that Pennsylvania voters are entitled to know when they made mistakes on their mail-in ballots — a decision that plaintiffs say is critical for upholding voting rights in a swing state that could decide November’s presidential election. The case was filed after the county elections board’s...
Escaped killer who was on the run in Pennsylvania for 2 weeks faces plea hearing
WEST CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — A convicted killer captured last year after two weeks on the run in southeastern Pennsylvania’s rolling farmlands is due in court Friday for a potential plea on the escape charges. Danilo Cavalcante, 35, a native of Brazil, escaped from a Chester County lockup while waiting to be transferred to state prison to […]
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