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3 injured after van goes over Cross Valley embankment
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three were transported to the hospital after a van went over the embankment on the Cross Valley. According to Deputy Chief Alan Klapat, around 6:12 a.m. first responders were dispatched to the area of Exit 1 on the Cross Valley for a report of a van over an embankment. Officials […]
Rental property stirs up controversy in Monroe County
POCONO MANOR, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local rental property in the Poconos is stirring up controversy for much more than noise complaints. The property has been a point of contention for its lack of licensing to operate as a rental, but neighbors have more concerns than what’s on paper. We first heard about this […]
10 most expensive homes sold in Carbon County, May 6-12
A house in Lake Harmony that sold for $525,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Carbon County in the past week. In total, 25 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $259,382. The average price per square foot ended up at $184.
2 hearings postponed in Bryan Kohberger case
Two hearings have been postponed in the trial of a Poconos man accused of killing four University of Idaho students. Prosecutors say alibi presented in Bryan Kohberger case not specific enough. The hearings are being delayed until the end of the month to give both sides more time to prepare.
Scranton High School evacuated for gas leak
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton High School was evacuated due to a gas leak. Scranton High School evacuated around 10:24 a.m. on Wednesday due to a gas leak, according to school officials. The school district states that, given how serious gas leaks are, they decided to evacuate for the safety and security of the […]
'Sunsets on South Main' returning to Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — "Sunsets on South Main" is returning to downtown Wilkes-Barre starting this week. The free outdoor celebration will be around all summer long starting tomorrow at Midtown Village. People are encouraged to come out and enjoy live music, adult beverages, and several different food options.
Jury deliberating in NEPA murder trial
The fate of Justin Shuback is in the hands of the jury. Jurors began deliberating Tuesday afternoon in Shuback's murder trial. Shuback is accused of killing Old Forge restaurant owner Robert Baron in 2017. If convicted, Shuback could face life in prison. Jury deliberation will resume this morning in Lackawanna County.
Lackawanna County students jump into action as teacher suffers seizure
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — As senior year is starting to wind down for these students at Abington Heights High School near Clarks Summit, the microbiology class is wrapping up their lessons. "We're all super interested in science; most of us are trying to do it in college. And we...
Inside the minds of high school grads
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. As the high school year nears its end, the students surely have a lot on their minds. Don’t ask me exactly what that is today, but I can say a thing or two about what my fellow grads and I were carrying inside our heads 64 years ago as our big day drew near.
Get ready for Lackawanna County’s Reuse Fest!
PA live! (WBRE) —The Lackawanna County Office of Environmental Sustainability will conduct its first-ever Reuse Fest this Saturday at PNC field in Moosic. This is an event where Lackawanna County residents may drop off gently used clothing, toys, tools, sports equipment, small appliances, and other items collected at the event and then those items will be redistributed to participating area agencies.
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