Julia Priest Eyewitness News

01/21/2025

ICYMI: A Jim Thorpe man had a close call after a bear attacked him.

JIM THORPE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Jim Thorpe man had a close call after a bear attacked him Sunday morning. A quick-thinking neighbor shot the bear, perhaps saving the victim’s life. …

01/20/2025

As snow falls across northeastern Pennsylvania, firefighters were called to action in Huntington Township.

HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As snow falls across northeastern Pennsylvania, firefighters were called to action in Huntington Township. At around 3:00 p.m., Huntington Valley V…

12/30/2024

WATCH: Dramatic video shows the final moments of a police chase Monday that spanned two counties, ending with a man in custody.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Dramatic video shows the final moments of a police chase Monday that spanned two counties, ending with a man in custody. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, on…

11/26/2024

The most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us and with holiday cheer comes holiday events and activities to enjoy.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us and with holiday cheer comes holiday events and activities to enjoy. 28/22 News searched high and low across…

11/05/2024

The Hazleton City Police Department announced the passing of one of their K-9s.

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Hazleton City Police Department announced on Tuesday the passing of one of their K-9s. On Monday, the Hazleton City Police Department sent out a release a…

11/01/2024

Halloween is the time of year for kids of all ages to go trick-or-treating and collect some sweet treats, many of which have origins in the Keystone State.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Halloween is the time of year for kids of all ages to go trick-or-treating and collect some sweet treats, many of which have origins in the Keystone State. Pennsylvani…

10/11/2024

On Thursday night, many residents got a look at the Northern Lights covering the Northeast Pennsylvania skies.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — On Thursday night, many residents got a look at the northern lights covering the Northeast Pennsylvania skies. When captured with a low-exposure camera, the starry nig…

10/03/2024

Pennsylvania’s Attorney General Michelle A. Henry has responded to Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo concerning the removal of election drop boxes.

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania’s Attorney General Michelle A. Henry has responded to Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo concerning the removal of election drop boxes. Henry res…

10/01/2024

Northeastern Pennsylvania has no shortage of activities to get your blood pumping for the upcoming Halloween season.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Northeastern Pennsylvania has no shortage of activities to get your blood pumping for the upcoming Halloween season. From hayrides to ghost tours and live shows, horro…

09/19/2024

Heading to the fair this year? PAhomepage has the important details on how to best enjoy the 169th Bloomsburg Fair!

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The 169th Bloomsburg Fair is almost here, and there are many things you may need to know about the upcoming special event. According to the Bloomsburg Fair…

07/26/2023

A group of friends are making waves on social media in Pennsylvania after being spotted floating down the Susquehanna River on a multi-level raft they built themselves.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A group of friends are making waves on social media in northeastern Pennsylvania after being spotted floating down the Susquehanna River on a multi-level raft they bui…

06/16/2023

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — There’s no question about it, we need some rain. On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) declared a statewide drought. The DEP…