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Interstate-81 construction switching directions
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The construction that caused bumper-to-bumper traffic for miles on Interstate 81 South last week is moving over to the opposite lane until Thursday. The next phase of the construction project on Interstate 81 spans through Luzerne and Lackawanna counties once again. PennDOT crews will be cutting and patching the shoulder on […]
Construction and concerns in Newton Township
NEWTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Eight months after a terrible storm led to a bad crash at a Lackawanna bridge, there’s now a new span proposal for the Newton Township Bridge. Four people crashed into the raised portion of the bridge in September that was damaged by the heavy rain. Those four were treated […]
Delays on Interstate 81 North this week- the details
Drivers should expect delays on Interstate 81 North this week. Lane restrictions will be in place between Exit 165, (Mountain Top/Wilkes-Barre) and Exit 180 (Moosic) from Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. while crews perform shoulder cutting and patching.
National championship for mock trial team
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — Trophy cases line the walls of Abington Heights High School near Clarks Summit in Lackawanna County. Each window is filled to the brim with titles and championships, and the gold hardware is a symbol of the hard work behind it. Now, one more will be...
Solar farm concerns raised in Lackawanna County
Editor’s Note: This article was updated to remove video of Waste Management landfill. TAYLOR, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The borough of Taylor in Lackawanna County is in talks to possibly put a solar panel farm on land that was once polluted with toxic material, and local officials are concerned. “It was a super fund site. […]
Spring plant sale in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — If you were looking for some flowers or other plants for mom, a plant sale in Scranton was a good place to go. The Greenhouse Project hosted the plant sale at Nay Aug Park. Folks could buy perennial herbs, lavender, hanging baskets, and plants for the...
Brunching at microbrewery for Mother’s Day
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens of people packed a popular restaurant and bar in Wilkes-Barre Township for a special Mother’s Day brunch. Families gathered at Breaker Brewing Company to show appreciation for the special women in their lives. The business featured a special brunch menu including omelets and eggs benedict and offered adult […]
EXCLUSIVE: Wicca Phase Springs Eternal headlines 3rd Good Things Are Happening Fest in Scranton on Aug. 10
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. Today, the outdoor music festival featuring local and touring acts is revealing its headliner exclusively on NEPA Scene – Wicca Phase Springs Eternal, the experimental emo trap solo project of Scranton’s own Adam McIlwee. This will mark the first time that the Tigers Jaw co-founder performs as Wicca Phase with a full band.
District II Track & Field Championships
SCRANTON, Pa. — Some final events taking place on Day 1 of the District 2 track and field championship from Scranton Memorial stadium. The boys AAA 3200 meter race, Scranton's Aidan Graff leading the pack out of the gate. He finished the race in first at 9 minutes 31 seconds to punch his ticket to states.
Keystone College facing 'potential imminent closure'
LA PLUME, LACKWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Keystone College's accreditor has released a statement regarding Keystone College's potentially imminent closure. Amid the ongoing uncertainty of the college's status and whether or not it will be closing, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), the college's accreditor, has released information making some corrections and clarifications to the situation.
Making your own pasta | Check It Out with Chelsea
WYOMING, Pa. — Class is in session at Marianacci's in Wyoming, where the art of pasta making is taught weekly. "We've been putting some handmade pasta situations together that people can kind of learn and get excited about making homemade pasta," said owner Dominic Marianacci. Marianacci's celebrated its 50th...
Teen facing homicide charges in deadly Scranton shooting
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A suspected teen gang member who was allegedly involved in a deadly Scranton shooting is now facing homicide charges. The Scranton Police Department has upgraded the charges against 17-year-old Kenneth Tapia from aggravated assault to criminal homicide. Police are accusing Tapia of his involvement in the shooting death of 32-year-old Robert […]
X-Men ’97’s “Morph” is from NEPA? JP Karliak visits PA live!
PA live! (WBRE) — JP Karliak is a Dunmore native who’s giving voice to the LGBTQIA+ community, millions of streams at a time! His latest project, X-Men ’97, is a smash success, and has already gotten picked up for a second season!. Monday on PA live! Rachel...
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