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Vigil held for 15-year-old boy killed in a fire
A community mourns as a vigil honors a 15-year-old who was killed in a house fire on his birthday.
WNEP Sat, Aug 1 [totalcount]
Plane carrying tourists crashes in Peru, killing 13 on a Nazca Lines sightseeing flight
A plane carrying European tourists to view the famed Nazca Lines crashed into a field Saturday outside the Peruvian city of Nazca, killing 13 people.
WNEP Sat, Aug 1 [totalcount]
NEPA Philharmonic hosts sensory-friendly concert at Misericordia University
Held at the university's Lemmond Theater, the concert was presented by Autism Awareness NEPA and featured sensory headphones and haptic vests.
WNEP Sat, Aug 1 [totalcount]
Wilkes-Barre's NEPA Day 2026 brings community together for an evening of charity and fun
Wilkes-Barre's NEPA Day drew crowds for its 5k run and community events, raising funds for local organizations.
WNEP Sat, Aug 1 [totalcount]
Families enjoy free swim day at Kingston Community Pool
Families enjoyed a free swim at the Kingston Community Pool during the annual party organized by the Youth Enrichment Project.
WNEP Sat, Aug 1 [totalcount]
Pickle fanatics pack fairgrounds for Pickle This, Pickle That festival
LEHMAN TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — To some, pickles are more than just a snack, they are a way of life. The Luzerne County Fairgrounds was packed with pickle fanatics for the Pickle This, Pickle That Pickle Festival. Dozens came out to celebrate all things brined, from pickle-themed outfits and bright green shirts to full-blown [...]
PA homepage Sat, Aug 1 [totalcount]
Celebrating Latin American cultures in Electric City
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Cultures from across Latin America are being celebrated this weekend in Scranton. The NEPA Latino Fiesta brought the community together at Nay Aug Park. The cultural celebration is filled with colorful performances of music and dance and authentic traditional food. Attendees got a taste of the rich cultures and traditions [...]
PA homepage Sat, Aug 1 [totalcount]
Deadly morning fire claims life of teenage boy and family dog in Luzerne
A community in Luzerne Borough is rallying around a family that lost everything Saturday morning.
WNEP Sat, Aug 1 [totalcount]
Transforming Public Square through food, fun
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Downtown Wilkes-Barre is transformed on Saturday through food and fun thanks to an annual event. People poured into Public Square for NEPA's Day Downtown. The nine-hour event features live entertainment, a variety of food and craft vendors and even a farm animal exhibit. It partners with some five local nonprofits [...]
PA homepage Sat, Aug 1 [totalcount]
Laura's Hope Rescue fundraiser honors late supporter Debbie Higgins
Laura's Hope Rescue's annual fundraiser in Factoryville honored the late supporter Debbie Higgins and offered adoption applications for the rescue's available dogs.
WNEP Sat, Aug 1 [totalcount]