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New officers elected to lead the PA Fish and Boat Commission board
(WJET/WFXP) — New officers have been promoted to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission board, according to a release. Daniel Pastore, the vice president for PFBC and commissioner for District 1, was elected as the board’s president. He will replace current President William Gibney, of Honesdale, Wayne County. He was previously appointed as District 1’s commissioner […]
When is Oktoberfest 2024 at Mohegan PA?
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mohegan Pennsylvania has announced the return of Oktoberfest. According to Mohegan Pennsylvania, Oktoberfest 2024 will be kicking off the second weekend of September. Officials say the festivities will take place on Friday, September 13 from 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 14 from 11:00 a.m. -11:00 p.m. […]
Lycoming County police are warning residents of scam
LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lycoming County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of an ongoing scam in the area. According to the Lycoming County Sheriff’s Office, residents have been receiving calls at home, work, and on their personal phones from a man saying one of the following: Officials say before you give anyone information always […]
Man allegedly threatens wife with chainsaw in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man is in custody after allegedly threatening to attack his wife with a chainsaw. According to the Lackawanna County Communication Center, a male was inside the house trying to break through the bedroom door and had a chainsaw. Police said upon entry they located and detained 59-year-old […]
Menendez to resign from Senate next month
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) will resign from the Senate next month after being convicted in a bribery scandal last week. The Senate on Tuesday received Menendez’s resignation letter and entered it into the record. He will step down effective Aug. 20. “The chair lay before the Senate a communication regarding the resignation of […]
PD: Multiple packages of meth seized after intercepted drug deal
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man was arrested after officers intercepted a drug deal at an Edwardsville apartment complex. According to the Edwardsville Police Department, officers were called to the Hilltop Apartment Complex on Monday around 6:00 p.m. after a complaint was reported that two men were sitting inside a parked truck. […]
Body-cam video released by Illinois police shows deputy fatally shooting Sonya Massey after she called for help
Illinois State Police have released body camera footage from the deputies who responded to the residence of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who was shot and killed by one of the officers after she had called them for help.
Montour County fair educates on agriculture
WASHINGTONVILLE, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Montour-Delong Community Fair is providing not just family fun, but also giving farmers and craftsmen an outlet to showcase their work. Closed-up tents and puddles left from Monday night’s rain remain at the Montour-Delong Community Fairgrounds ahead of day 2. Work to prepare for the crowds starts early for some, […]
Biden to address nation for first time since ending candidacy
President Biden on Wednesday night will deliver his first on-camera remarks since deciding not to seek reelection, he announced. “Tomorrow evening at 8 PM ET, I will address the nation from the Oval Office on what lies ahead, and how I will finish the job for the American people,” Biden posted on the social platform […]
Arrest made after shooting injures man
JACKSON TWP., TIOGA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An arrest has been made after state police say an attempted homicide left a man injured in Tioga County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on July 18 around 4:27 p.m., troopers were called for a shooting in the 1800 block of East Lawrence Road in Jackson Township. Police say […]
Secret Service director resigns after assassination attempt against former President Trump
Kimberly Cheatle, who had served as Secret Service director since August 2022, had been facing growing calls to resign and several investigations into how the shooter was able to get so close to the Republican presidential nominee at an outdoor campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
Man accused of retail theft at two stores in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man who they say stole from two stores in Luzerne County. According to the Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department, officers are trying to identify the man caught on camera who stole items from Target and Home Depot. The suspect fled in a White Kia Soul, […]
Double-block home lost in West Pittston fire
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews responded to a fire in West Pittston that had smoke coming from the two apartment house on Tuesday morning. At around 1:00 a.m. fire crews responded to a fire in West Pittston at the 600 block of Jenkins Street. West Pittston Fire Chief, John Hood says the fire […]
Local delegates weigh in after Biden drops out of presidential race
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania Delegates headed to the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in August voted to endorse Kamala Harris on Monday. Excitement and hope are two feelings Delegates say they are bringing with them to the convention. With the DNC less than a month away, Delegates say they are in full support of Biden’s […]
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