Coldest and snowiest St. Patrick’s Day in decades
It’s the coldest St. Patrick’s Day we’ve experienced in more than 20 years and the snowiest we’ve seen…
Lackawanna County celebrates deep Irish roots on St. Patrick’s Day
Newswatch 16’s Jack Culkin spoke with an Irish historian about the importance of the day that many here…
Two injured in early Saturday shooting in Scranton
Two people were injured during a shooting early Friday, according to Lackawanna County District Attorney Brian Gallagher. Officers…
New Jersey man assaulted officer at U of S
SCRANTON — A 21-year-old West Orange, New Jersey man kicked an officer in groin and spit in his…
Advocacy groups, constituents rally in favor of affordable energy
Advocacy organizations Action Together NEPA, Affordable Pennsylvania and Pennsylvanians Together hosted a St. Patrick’s Day green-themed “Rally for…
Lady Royals in the Final Four: Schedule, Streaming, Social Media and More
The University of Scranton Lady Royals departed from campus Tuesday afternoon. Next stop: Salem, Virginia, home of the…
Lackawanna County Court Notes, March 18, 2026
MARRIAGE LICENSES Lily Vivian Baum, Scranton, and Nicholas Thomas Senuk, South Abington Twp. Jacqueline Marie Lombardo, Throop, and…
Scranton snow removal system tested, fell short
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — January 25th, 2026, brought nearly a foot of snow to most of the…
Bamboo stick attack in Scranton stemmed from accusation
A 61-year-old homeless man faces charges after attacking another homeless man with a bamboo stick on Saturday in…
Date for 2027 Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade set
Not wasting any time, the Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade organizers celebrated the holiday Tuesday by announcing the date…
County immigration ordinance again absent from commissioners’ agenda
A proposed ordinance aiming to prohibit Lackawanna County’s cooperation in federal immigration enforcement is absent from Wednesday’s meeting…
Greater Scranton Black Diamonds Pipe Band marches on after 2025 accident
Greater Scranton Black Diamonds Pipe Band marches on after 2025 accident The unique sounds of bagpipes are hard…