September 6, 2025 at 18:36 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens of families headed to the mall for school supplies earlier on Saturday, and you might be surprised to know their bill was free.
The Wyoming Valley Mall in Wilkes-Barre Township hosted a Customer Appreciation and Back-To-School event, featuring about 30 vendors.
About 200 backpacks were distributed for kids in kindergarten through 12th grade.
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The bags were packed with free supplies, including crayons, markers, notebooks, and pencils.
September 6, 2025 at 18:15 EDTPA homepage
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A budget-friendly event this weekend in Luzerne County is keeping families well-fed and entertained, all for a good cause.
The 17th Annual Bell' Italia Festival is underway through Sunday at Hazle Township Community Park.
It's put on by the Hazleton chapter of UNICO National, the country's largest Italian-American service organization.
The festival features food and craft vendors, spaghetti and meatball eating contests, raffle baskets, free rides, and a playground for the kids to enjoy.
September 6, 2025 at 18:10 EDTPA homepage
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article has been updated to reflect the correct price of the truck.
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Every second counts when firefighters are responding to emergencies. This weekend, one Luzerne County department is getting an upgrade that will help them reach those in need faster.
The City of Nanticoke is rolling out a new ladder truck that's bigger, stronger, and built for today's challenges.
It replaces a 26-year-old truck, giving firefighters new capabilities to reach higher, move faster, and keep the community safer.
September 6, 2025 at 15:57 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a Wilkes-Barre Township shooting is under investigation in Luzerne County.
Wilkes-Barre Township Police say they were called to the 700 block of East Northampton Street around 1:30 a.m. for reports of a shooting.
According to the police department's Facebook page, gunfire was exchanged between a resident and a man.
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Police say there are no reports of any injuries at this time and believe the shooting was an isolated incident.
September 6, 2025 at 08:39 EDTDaily Item
September 6, 2025 at 08:39 EDTDaily Item
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