Recap of Lackawanna Commish. Debate
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Lackawanna County commissioners’ special election debate took place Thursday at the University of…
Previewing the Lackawanna Commish. Debate
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Residents in Lackawanna County will get their first chance to listen to candidates debate…
Scranton’s 2026 operating budget set to not include tax hike
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Good news for Scranton taxpayers: The city’s 2026 operating budget will not include…
Lackawanna County Commissioner sworn in, special election still happening
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Brenda Sacco now fills the empty seat that former commissioner Matt McGloin left…
‘A Huge Relief.’ WHYY Deal Poised to Keep WPSU’s Mission Alive in Central PA
Public broadcasting in Central Pennsylvania is expected to stay on the air after months of uncertainty following Penn…
Marywood University’s nursing graduates achieve 100% pass rate
Marywood’s 2025 nursing graduates, shown here, have achieved a 100 percent pass rate for first-time test takers on…
Man With Violent Past Dies By Suicide After Allentown Super 8 Barricade: PA State Police
A Weissport man with a history of violent crime died by suicide after barricading himself with a firearm…
Costumed animals take over McDade Park for Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It was a howl-ing good time! The 7th annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade was…
Long-range model predicts snowy winter for Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — A new long-range forecast from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) indicates Pennsylvania could…
Suspect crashes into gate outside building in targeted attack
The man who agents said rammed a gate at the FBI office in Pittsburgh’s South Side neighborhood is…
Pa. Department of Environmental Protection eliminates historic permit backlog
The Delaware River was selected as Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year. The DCNR is seeking 2026 nominees.…
Budget impasse forcing strain on school districts
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It has now been 109 days since Pennsylvania’s budget was due, and the impasse…