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Police: Man disseminates nude pictures of woman
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are charging a man after they say he disseminated nude pictures of a woman he knew across several social media platforms. According to the Taylor Police Department, in July of 2023, a woman walked into the station to report harassment that was allegedly being done by Frank Battaglia, 20, of […]
2024 Jordan Relays at Scranton Memorial Stadium
SCRANTON, Pa. — Starting with the girls 4000 meter medley, Reese Morgan, Emma Horsley, Kaylyn elliott and Anna Pucilowski from Abington get the win. 4 by 100 meter... Pittston Area's team of Ali Butcher, Annika Lien, Jenna Grieco, and Aria Messner take first running 50.15. Then the 1200 sprint...
Two charged with multiple retail thefts at T.J. Maxx
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men have been charged after police say they were part of multiple thefts throughout the area. Wilkes-Barre Township Police say they arrested Charles Lakes, 56, of Newark, NJ & Carlone Bridges, 59, of Luzerne after they committed multiple retail thefts from TJ Maxx. Police stated the car the […]
Blood drive helping to keep memory alive
DUNMORE, Pa. — Roll up your sleeves to help out with Mollie's Get Up and Give Blood Drive. The Conway family is holding its 5th annual blood drive to honor Mollie Conway. She passed away from colon cancer in 2014. Registration is required to donate. You can click here...
Former Scranton Prep RB London Montgomery leaving Penn State via transfer portal
Penn State is losing a former in-state high school star to the transfer portal. London Montgomery, the Penn State running back and former Scranton Prep standout, has entered the transfer portal, according to multiple reports. Montgomery is one of several players to leave the program on Thursday. He joins wide...
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center union employees authorize potential strike
PLAINS TWP. — Unionized licensed practical nurses and technical employees at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center voted by 98% Wednesday to authorize a potential strike at GWV, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre and Pittston Healthplex if ongoing contract negotiations with Geisinger fall through. The strike authorization does not mean there will...
PennDOT bridging the gap in upcoming display event
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two bridges connecting Pittston to West Pittston over the Susquehanna River are in dire need of repairs or replacement. Now PennDOT is giving people a chance to check out the plans for the bridge replacement project. The plans will be on display next Wednesday and will help PennDOT officials get […]
COLTS to show appreciation in upcoming week-long event
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A public bus transportation service is showing appreciation for its passengers. The County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) COLTS will hold a week-long event honoring its riders from May 6 through May 11. The event will include free fares next Wednesday. It’s part of a statewide rider appreciation initiative developed […]
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