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Christmas in July in Carbon County
ALBRIGHTSVILLE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some folks spent their Saturday having some fun in the sun all while enjoying the Christmas spirit in July. Seeing Santa in the heart of Summer is something you might not expect to see in the Poconos. But at Spruce Ridge reindeer in Albrightsville. Owner Casandra Hoover believes the joy […]
Front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive? Which is best for you?
(iSeeCars) – If you’re browsing vehicles you may notice some models come standard with front-wheel drive (FWD), but all-wheel drive (AWD) is available for a small upcharge. In order to decide which option is best for you, it’s important to understand what these vehicle drivetrain types are and what the difference is between FWD and […]
More records expected to shatter as long-running blanket of heat threatens 130 million in U.S.
Roughly 130 million people were under threat Saturday and into next week from a long-running heat wave that already has broken records with dangerously high temperatures — and is expected to shatter more from East Coast to West Coast, forecasters said.
Water main break impacting residents in Luzerne County
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A water main break early Saturday has some residents waking up to discolored water. According to a post made by the Nanticoke Fire Department, a water main break occurred on Locust Street overnight. Susan Turcmanovich, the Media Affairs Manager for Pennsylvania American Water, stated that the 16-inch main break occurred overnight […]
Community works to tear down and rebuild softball field
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County High School softball field will now be torn down and rebuilt. A fire destroyed multiple parts of it Thursday night, leaving thousands of dollars of equipment to be replaced. Fire ripped through Holy Redeemer’s softball complex Friday night. Destroying everything from a pitching machine to tractors. All […]
Suspect identified in Dollar General armed robbery
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they have identified the suspect who was wanted in an armed robbery in Wilkes-Barre. On June 28 around 9:08 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Dollar General on Kidder Street for a report of an armed robbery. Police say they have arrested 58-year-old Thadius “Dutch” Ulmer after […]
Tractor-trailer crashes into SUV on I-81
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There was a lane restriction in Lackawanna County after a tractor-trailer and an SUV crashed on Interstate 81. According to the Lackawanna County Communication Center around 6:13 p.m., a tractor-trailer and a car collided at mile marker 191 on Interstate-81 northbound. Officials say two were transported to the hospital, however, their […]
Luzerne County pet store closing due to crime uptick
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A locally owned pet supply store is closing one of its locations after more than a decade due to a rise in crime in the area. First, Village Pet Supplies and Gifts in Hanover Township say they reduced their hours at that location for that very reason, now, she’s closing […]
Increase in 911 calls around holidays
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Just because the Fourth of July is over doesn’t mean the celebrations are stopping. Holidays like Independence Day mean long nights for Luzerne County 911. Many calls are for actual emergencies like injuries and crashes, but some are for complaints about fireworks. “It does get very busy during the […]
Hundreds come out for the first day of Summer Fest
SCOTT TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Summer means festivals, amusement parks, and outdoor activities like Summer Fest in Scott Township. A crowd of people all came out to Lakeland Orchard and Cidery to enjoy all they had to offer like food, sweet treats, and rides. You can even pet goats. One woman who is visiting […]
Judge Munley’s wife heads to recovery after deadly crash
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The wife of Lackawanna County’s Judge Tom Munley is in the hospital recovering from a crash Thursday morning. The judge’s wife had her first surgery last night and a second one Friday. It was a medical emergency that caused the driver to lose control of the car, striking Jodean Munley, […]
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