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Over thirty people charged in Edwardsville drug investigation
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Around thirty people have been charged after a six-month-long drug investigation focusing mainly on two housing complexes on the west side of the Wyoming Valley. On Thursday, a drug bust led by multiple Luzerne County law enforcement agencies and the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office took place at Hilltop Apartments and Eagle […]
Halloween Pet Parade in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Man's best friend got in on some Halloween fun this weekend. Dogs all dressed up in spooky and cute costumes took over Camelback Resort near Tannersville on Saturday for the 4th annual Howl-O'ween Doggie Parade. The parade is part of the resort's annual fall fest...
Be ready for fire danger in Pennsylvania until Friday evening
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Friday at 3:02 a.m. for fire danger until 7 p.m. for Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton and Bucks counties. "There is an increased risk of fire spread through this afternoon. Relative humidity values are expected to fall to around 20% to 25% across much of the area. This will be combined with north to northeast winds near 10 to 15 mph, with sporadic gusts of 18 to 20 mph possible at times, temperatures in the mid 60s to near 70 degrees, and abundant sunshine. These conditions will support the spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including smoking materials such as cigarette butts. Refer to your state's forest fire management agency for more information on burn restrictions in your local area. Relative humidity values will remain low into the weekend, however winds will be much lighter. Burn restrictions may still be in place given the very dry conditions and lack of any recent rainfall," according to the weather service.
Shooting investigation underway in Luzerne County
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A shooting investigation is underway in Hanover Township. According to the Hanover Police Department, they are investigating to shooting that took place at the intersection of Sively Street and Kings Road around 11:45 p.m. Police say while on scene officers heard additional shots being fired somewhere in the vicinity […]
Parking meter scam strikes Stroudsburg
STROUDSBURG, Pa. — When you get to Downtown Stroudsburg, the first thing you may do is pay the parking meters using a QR code, but that convenience has become a victim of a scam. Someone put tiny stickers over some of the parking meter QR codes. "What happens is...
Crews on-scene battling house fire in Butler Township
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Multiple crews from Luzerne County are on-scene battling a house fire that started Saturday night. According to Luzerne County 911 Center, crews were called to the unit block of Charlwood Drive around 7:30 p.m. for a reported structure fire. The fire was quickly upgraded to a second alarm structure prompting […]
"This is definitely one of my nightmares": Carbon County row home catches fire
LANSFORD, Pa. — Broken windows and the smell of smoke linger on East Ridge Street in Lansford. Thursday night, just before 11 p.m., crews were called to tackle a fire at a section of three row homes. Karl Lucas Jr. says he escaped his home through a window. "I'm...
Camelback Resort holds fall career fair
Inside the 4th-floor conference room at the lodge at Camelback Resort in Monroe County, people lined up anxiously awaiting their turn in line at the resort's fall career fair. The resort near Tannersville is recruiting about 200 new employees ahead of the winter 2024-2025 season interviewing candidates on the spot for the many career opportunities.
Donation drive in Stroudsburg helping hurricane victims
STROUDSBURG, Pa. — A donation drive in part of Monroe County is helping hurricane victims in North Carolina. The drive organized by WS Design and Build was held at the Home Depot in Stroudsburg on Saturday. Necessities like food, personal care, baby items and even cold weather gear filled...
Fire damages home in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A fire forced a family from their home in part of Luzerne County Saturday night. Flames broke out at the place along Charlwood Drive in Butler Township around 7:30 p.m. No one was hurt, but seven people are displaced as a result of the fire.
Luzerne County man charged with assault after attacking former roommate
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A Hanover Township man is in custody after an assault Thursday afternoon on South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre. According to police, 45-year-old Alex Vigo attacked the victim with a collapsible baton just before 1pm yesterday. The victim, a former roommate who had evicted Vigo from her...
Want to try deer hunting? Field to Fork offers the chance, no experience needed.
A program introduced in 2023 offers Pennsylvania hunters new to the sport a chance to learn, and hopefully land some meat for the freezer. Field to Fork is a partnership between the National Deer Association, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Pennsylvania Game Commission. There are limited openings for a...
Fire burns through home in Carbon County
LANSFORD, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fire burned through a home in Carbon County Thursday night. According to American Fire Company #1, crews were dispatched around 10:30 p.m. Thursday night to the 200 block of Ridge Street for a fire with entrapment. Fire Chief Joseph Greco states it started at the end of a section […]
Monument unveiled in Hanover Township
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A special monument was unveiled in part of Luzerne County on Saturday. The Hanover Township Lions Club monument honors the hard work of past and present members of the club. The monument is located at the intersection of West End Road and the San Souci...
Police: Man allegedly pretends to be veteran to solicit donations
DICKSON CITY, Pa. — William Cadwalder from Clarks Green was arrested on October 17 and charged with theft by deception, criminal conspiracy, and more after Dickson City Police discovered he had allegedly been pretending to be a Vietnam-era veteran with two Purple Hearts. In April of this year, investigators...
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