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Police: suspect wanted for $7,000+ retail theft
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man they say stole upwards of $7,000 worth of items from an outlet mall in Monroe County. According to a release from the Pocono Township Police Department, on Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9 the pictured suspect walked into the Abercrombie and Fitch store […]
A speed warning chime in every car? It’s coming, and Americans are onboard
(TestMiles) – Imagine driving down the highway, your favorite tune blasting, when suddenly a chime reminds you you’re over the speed limit. Annoying? Maybe. Necessary? Absolutely. And guess what? Most Americans are on board with it. In a world where speeding contributes to over a quarter of U.S. traffic fatalities – over 12,000 deaths in […]
Surgeon general asks Congress for warning label on social media
In a New York Times op-ed piece Monday, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy implored Congress to append a warning label on all social media platforms as a step towards improving the ongoing mental health crisis in young people.
One arrested after shooting in Ringtown
RINGTOWN BOROUGH, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One man is in police custody after their alleged involvement in a shooting that took place in Schuylkill County Sunday night. Police say the incident happened around 7:00 p.m. when an unnamed 51-year-old female victim was shot in the leg. According to a release from Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), […]
Heat Alert: How hot will it get in NEPA this week?
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A prolonged heat wave is likely heading for Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania this week. Heat advisories are in effect for all of northeastern and central Pennsylvania for the next several days. Tuesday will have a mix of clouds and sunshine with a stray afternoon shower or storm possible. However, most areas […]
Boeing laying off employees at Pennsylvania facility
DELAWARE COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — The Boeing Company will soon be laying off dozens of Pennsylvania employees, according to a WARN Notice submitted to the Department of Labor & Industry. According to the WARN Notice, The Boeing Company’s location on Stewart Avenue and Industrial Highway Ridley Park in Delaware County will be laying off 69 […]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expecting to make Pennsylvania’s presidential ballot
(WHTM) – Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign says they “will be on the ballot in Pennsylvania” with the petition deadline looming. In a statement to abc27, the Kennedy campaign said they are “on track to have triple the required amount of signatures by the end of June.” Third-party candidates have until August […]
Exeter family searching for graduation gift after it floats away
EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County family is hoping to locate a graduation gift that floated away on graduation day. The family says the gift was going toward something special and included a personal message for the grad. The gift was gone with the wind. After Wyoming Area High School’s graduation Friday evening, […]
PSP: Montour County man loses 12K in gift card scam
VALLEY TOWNSHIP, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say a Montour County man lost thousands of dollars in a gift card scam. In a release sent out on Sunday, PSP says they were called to Valley Township in Montour County for a reported theft by deception on Friday. Troopers say a 74-year-old man […]
Engines roar in Nay Aug Park for Father’s Day
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A charitable morning full of cars, family, and sunshine was the case for lots of dads in Lackawanna County this Father’s Day. Hundreds came out to Nay Aug Park for the 30th annual Villa Capri Cruisers Car Club Father’s Day Car Show. Generations of dads and their families showed up […]
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