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Lane restrictions on I-81 North and South
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT announced Wednesday there will be lane restrictions on Interstate 81 (I-81) northbound and southbound from Exit 211 (Lenox) to Exit 219 (Gibson) in Susquehanna County for bridge inspections. According to PennDOT work will take place Thursday, May 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. When encountering a work zone PennDOT […]
Patriots Cove prepares for busy May
NOXEN TOWNSHIP, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Tucked away in Noxen Township lies 18 scenic acres covered in flags and war memorials. Many call it “The Cove.” “Patriots Cove is a place of healing, a place of purpose for injured, ill, and end-of-life veterans, first responders, and their caregivers,” explained Jeff Swire. Co-founder and President Jeff Swire […]
Man accused of road rage threats with gun, assaulting pregnant woman
WYSOX TWP., BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges for two separate incidents, one where he allegedly made threats with a gun and another when he allegedly assaulted a pregnant woman, PSP states. According to Pennsylvania State Police, troopers have arrested and charged Elijah Boone, 31, of Towanda for two separate incidents in […]
Quaker Penn Park Vandals Sought: Falls Police
The pictured drivers were caught on video damaging the park's turf and fields late on Wednesday, April 24, according to authorities. "The vehicles are distinctive, as one has a purple sticker reading 'Barney,' on the front windshield," Falls police wrote. Anyone with information is being asked to call Falls PD...
Hand-pick Mother's Day tulips at Brown Hills Farm amidst half a million blooms
TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING CO. (WOLF) — Now that we are in the middle of Spring, Brown Hills Farm in Wyoming County says now is the time for you to stop by and pick some tulips just in time for Mother's Day. This season the farm has over 500,000 tulips and...
Dairy cows get turned into major league baseballs at a Pennsylvania meat processing plant
PHILADELPHIA - Whether you're watching the Phillies, the Texas Rangers or the Seattle Mariners, the baseballs belted over the center-field wall were likely made from cows that last chewed cud in and around Northeastern Pennsylvania. Dairy cows live a short life on large farms, typically just three to five years....
Sullivan County woman completes bike ride for ALS
DUSHORE, Pa. — A map of the United States hangs in Donna Iannone's home in Dushore. The former Sullivan County commissioner just got back from a 60-day bike ride to raise money for ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease. ALS is a progressive disease that attacks nerve cells that control muscles throughout the body.
Firefighters battle Benton Township house fire
BENTON TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters are currently working on a house fire in Benton Township Monday afternoon. Crews were called in around 1:03 p.m. for a fully involved fire at a home in the 1600 block of Route 407. The home in Fleetville, Benton Township, appears to have heavy structural damage. Fleetville fire […]
Dangers and consequences of gang activity
TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The dangers and consequences of gang activity was the topic of discussion of Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters and United States Attorney Jerry Karam on Monday. They hosted a program for students at Tunkhannock Area High School to highlight the issue. Peters says there is a multi-pronged approach to […]
Bearcats keep historic season going
VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The 2024 season has been incredible for the Binghamton University Women’s Lacrosse team, as the squad has accomplished something the program never had before. On Sunday, the Bearcats won their first America East championship with a 12-11 victory over the UAlbany Great Danes. After falling behind 5-0, B.U. rallied to take […]
Endicott woman implicated in 2023 home invasion gets 2-year sentence after guilty plea
A Broome County woman will serve two years in state prison after pleading guilty to a reduced charge in exchange for her testimony against an accomplice in a 2023 home invasion robbery. Broome County Judge Carol Cocchiola also sentenced Kristin Silvanic, of Endicott, to two years of post-release supervision for...
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