EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — After a nice summer-like treat Wednesday when highs climbed to the mid-80s, the temperature roller coaster dips to the cooler side for Mother's Day weekend! An upper-level low-pressure system over the Great Lakes will keep plenty of clouds, scattered showers, and cooler temperatures around for the next several days.  Friday will be cloudy and cool with off-and-on periods of rain. Highs in the low and mid-50s.  ..read more

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wright Center has announced they are participating in a state-led initiative to give away free overdose-reversing kits and other harm-reduction supplies. As stated in the release those who want to receive the naloxone kits and drug-checking strips by visiting The Wright Center. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. “At this phase of the ongoing epidemic, it makes sense for more people to have naloxone kits in the event of an emergency with a family member, friend, coworker, or stranger. You never know when you can sav ..read more

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mayor George Brown announces upcoming road closure in Wilkes-Barre for a community event. According to officials on May 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. South Main Street will be closed between South St. and Northampton St., for the Main Street Arts Fest Block Party. Access will be available at the University Center on Main (UCOM) garage on 148 South Main Street, officials note ..read more

WYOMING BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man trying to buy an illegal gun during an undercover investigation has been arrested, said police. The Wyoming Area Regional Police Department stated an undercover investigation was completed into the illegal attempt to purchase a gun ..read more

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A suspected teen gang member who was allegedly involved in a deadly Scranton shooting is now facing homicide charges. The Scranton Police Department has upgraded the charges against 17-year-old Kenneth Tapia from aggravated assault to criminal homicide. Police are accusing Tapia of his involvement in the shooting death of 32-year-old Robert Dawson. On April 9, a fight broke out between a group of about 20 people near Weston Field when gunshots were heard. Police stated the group scattered after their arrival, leaving behind Dawson, who had su ..read more

MOUNT CARMEL, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is being charged after police say he threw a woman out of a window and threatened officers with knives. On May 6 around 4:00 p.m., officers were called to the 400 block of East Seventh Street in Mount Carmel for an incident. It was reported by a witness that a man, later identified as Jeffrey Leisey, 40, of Mount Carmel, threw a woman out of a front house window, as stated in the affidavit. Once officers arrived on the scene police said they saw a large hole in the front window and could hear people yelling inside the living room and kitc ..read more

WAYNE TWP., SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report two people have been killed in a two-car crash caused by speeding and rain conditions. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on Friday around midnight, a crash occurred on State Route 183 in Wayne Township, Schuylkill County. Police say the car was traveling at high speed when the driver lost control due to the rainy conditions on the roadway ..read more

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have charged seven people for allegedly committing bribery fraud worth thousands of dollars in Pennsylvania. The Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania says charges have been filed against Jose L. Ortiz, 48, of Drums, for conspiring to commit honest services fraud. According to U.S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam, during Ortiz's tenure as a manager/director at a Pennsylvania food services company from 2014 to 2021, he and his coconspirators accepted cash bribes and other valued items from accomplices who owned and operated Global Staffing Services, Inc ..read more

HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are investigating a shooting that took place at an apartment complex Thursday morning in Hanover Township. The Hanover Township Police stated a shooting happened in the 400 block of the Hanover Village Apartment Complex, Thursday around 12:40 a.m ..read more

CLARKS SUMMIT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local team brought home a major win over the weekend, and we're not talking sports district titles. The Abington Heights' Mock Trial Team competed in the National Championship and won for the first time in state history. Abington Heights' Mock Trial Team has been known within the state for their hard work and dedication. Now, they've made a name for themselves nationally, winning the Mock Trial National Championship over the weekend and making history in the state of Pennsylvania. Abington Heights' high school students are no strangers to bringi ..read more