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Commissioners work to get Lackawanna County out of the red
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — More steps to get Lackawanna County’s finances out of the red were discussed and approved Tuesday. It’s no secret Lackawanna County is facing major debt issues, the commissioners have implemented strategies already, such as hiring a consultant group to create an outlook for the next five years. Just a few […]
28/22 News Team Wins 10 Keystone Media Awards
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The 28/22 News Team won 10 Keystone Keystone Media Awards. The announcement was made on Tuesday, June 18th in Harrisburg, The awards will be presented in October. Here is a list of the winning entries: Here are the 2024 Keystone Media Awards Best Spot News Coverage First Place WBRE/WYOU-TV, Wilkes-Barre Murder Investigation […]
Chase Road in Luzerne County closed through July
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have announced that Chase Road in Luzerne County is closed. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Route 1012 in Jackson Township will be closed through the first week of July for a replacement project. Officials note the detour is Route 29 to US 11 and then Mountain Road to […]
Police put out rental scam warning in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department has put out a warning about a rental scam in the Diamond City involving gift cards. According to Wilkes-Barre police, scam artists are advertising apartments for rent in the city and asking prospective tenants to fill out a lease agreement. Once the paperwork has been […]
Active senior centers available to help keep seniors cool
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As the temperature rises, there are growing concerns about area residents who are at a higher risk of heat-related dangers, namely, older residents. Outreach efforts are underway in Luzerne County to make sure those residents are safe. It’s all about making sure that older residents are aware of the services […]
Rest area in Lackawanna County closed
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced a rest area closure in Lackawanna County. According to PennDOT, the northbound rest area on Interstate 81 in Fleetville will be closed for ramp and curb modifications. Officials say the work will begin June 18 and continue through Wednesday June 19 from 6:00 a.m. to […]
Local summer camp helps kids beat the heat
FALLS TOWNSHIP, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Camps are a great way to keep kids outside and active during the summer months, but with the expected heat wave, one summer camp is getting creative to help keep its campers cool. It’s a hot, muggy morning at Indraloka Animal Sanctuary in Falls Township on Tuesday, the […]
I-81 crash causes traffic disruption in Lackawanna County
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A crash has caused a delay for drivers Tuesday morning on Interstate 81 in Lackawanna County. According to PennDOT, the crash happened early Tuesday morning in the northbound lane of Interstate 81 in Dickson City near mile marker 190. There is a lane restriction in place on that section […]
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