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Veterans get recognition, resources at Luzerne County event

DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Living veterans are on the receiving end of both recognition and resources this weekend, thanks to an event in Luzerne County. State Representative of Pennsylvania's 117th District Jamie Walsh teamed up with Misericordia University for an event on campus on Saturday. More than 100 veterans and their families attended. Roughly [...]

Dedicating grave marker to Civil War soldier in Dallas

DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County native killed in the Civil War and whose remains were lost now has a lasting tribute in his hometown. A grave marker dedication ceremony was held on Saturday in Dallas to honor Corporal Nathan Allen. Civil War reenactors participated in the event at Wardan Cemetery. Allen grew [...]

Woman accused of stabbing woman in bed with man

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman was arrested for allegedly stabbing another woman who was in bed with her possible past romantic partner, according to police. Scranton Police were dispatched to a home on South Webster Avenue in Scranton on Thursday around 9:00 p.m. for a stabbing. 35-year-old Stephanie Padelski was identified as the [...]

Homicide investigation after teen found shot in street

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A homicide investigation is underway in Williamsport after a teenager died after police found him lying in the street with a gunshot wound. Williamsport Police say they were investigating a shooting incident in the area early on Saturday when they received calls for another gunshot victim on First Avenue. Upon [...]

Man charged for attempted homicide at Halloween party

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is imprisoned for attempted homicide after an alleged shooting of a teenager at a Halloween party. Officers responded to a home on Park Avenue in Williamsport around 11:15 p.m. on Friday night for reports of a gunshot victim, according to Williamsport Police. Upon arrival at the scene, a [...]

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