EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The National Weather Service (NWS) announced on Independence Day a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of northeastern Pennsylvania. On Thursday before 4:30 p.m., the NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wyoming Counties after a storm was spotted by officials near Beaumont Township. What will the weather be […]
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The National Weather Service (NWS) announced Sunday a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for multiple parts of Pennsylvania. Thunderstorms arrive during the weekend in PA According to the NWS, there is a severe thunderstorm watch in effect on Sunday for multiple counties in the Keystone State until 7:00 p.m. The […]
Jun. 4—CLARKS SUMMIT — It’s been a while since I’ve hit up a lunch spot. I’ve heard nothing but good things about Booyah! Burgers and Bites, so I ordered a little bit of everything. The whole experience was super friendly and fast — and they didn’t even judge me for ordering a four-course meal at […]
Jun. 2—A new pet store opened in Wyoming earlier this month, and it’s got some unique features that are sure to please dogs, cats and humans alike. The store, Green Dog Barkery, is situated in the corner of the Midway Shopping Center off of Wyoming Avenue, and is owned by Michele Pertl. Michelle’s husband, Scott, […]
28/22 NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Homeland Security is investigating sports stores in the Viewmont Mall and Wyoming Valley Mall, officials reported. On Wednesday investigators with the Homeland Security Department stated they conducted a law enforcement operation at Sports Fever inside the Viewmont Mall. Investigators were seen taking out multiple boxes from the store, however, what’s inside […]
Apr. 11—WILKES-BARRE — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) have collaborated to discuss penalties for littering and littering in a “Litter Enforcement Corridor.” PennDOT and PSP held a press event today in Lackawanna County to explain what Litter Enforcement is, why it’s important, and what the penalties are for […]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The lines were long and the weather was cold but that didn’t stop super fans from coming out to the first-ever NEPA Comic Con. They went, they saw, and they dressed up. Northeastern Pennsylvania got to nerd out at the inaugural lNEPA Comic Convention Saturday at the days in by […]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A cry for a cease-fire was heard in Lackawanna County as pro-Palestinian protestors took to the streets. Saturday ‘NEPA for Palestine,’ protestors posted up outside the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant demanding they end their supply of deadly aid to Israel. Dozens came out to the plant operated by General Dynamics, […]
Jan. 30—PITTSTON — In a collaborative effort to address the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, NEPA Alliance and the Northeast PREP Network on Monday announced the deployment of $5 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. This strategic initiative, in partnership with the Wilkes University and The University of Scranton Small Business […]
Jan. 28—Gov. Josh Shapiro announced this week that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his recent request to make financial aid available to survivors after devastating flooding on Sept. 9, 2023. “The flooding in Northeastern PA has been devastating, and I stand committed to helping Pennsylvanians recover and rebuild stronger than before,” said Shapiro. […]
Jan. 18—PITTSTON — Nicole Vu was nervous and she became emotional when talking about the quality care her children receive at the Greater Pittston YMCA. And Vu also was chosen to introduce Gov. Josh Shapiro, who was in town to talk about his effort to expand child and dependent care tax credits and increases in […]