(WBRE/WYOU) — A cold front will move across the area Monday with clouds from time to time. Otherwise, it will not be nearly as chilly with low temperatures near 40°. Tuesday will turn out mostly sunny and cool. Highs will be near 60. Warmer weather will return on Wednesday and stick around through the end [...]
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Approximately 1,500 trick-or-treaters gathered outside HKQ Law in Kingston, Luzerne County, for a free Trunk or Treat event. The family-friendly activity was sponsored through a joint effort by local police, fire and public works departments. The event featured more than 60 decorated and candy-filled trunks for local children. This year [...]
SHICKSHINNY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fire damaged a double-block house on Saturday night in Luzerne County. The blaze hit the residence located on South Main Street in Shickshinny. Firefighters at the scene worked from both inside and outside the structure to control the blaze. Several firefighters forced their way into the home to fight [...]
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Costumed children gathered at the Dallas Intermediate School parking lot Sunday for a Halloween trunk-or-treat event. The celebration was organized by the Dallas school community and PTO in Luzerne County's Back Mountain area. Nearly 40 vehicle trunks were decorated and stocked with candy for visiting children to collect goodies outside [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The countdown to Halloween night is on: Costumed kids are days away from invading neighborhoods to fill up their trick-or-treat bags and containers, but thousands of them are already getting the jump on the big day. Superheroes, princesses, and plenty of sweet treats to go around; Thousands of costumed kids [...]
ROSS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities are investigating what lead to a fire that destroyed a hunting cabin in Ross Township Sunday evening. Officials say crews were called at about 4:30 p.m. Sunday evening to the area of Route 118 in Ross Township for a reported fire. The Fairmount Fire Chief spoke with 28/22 [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) says they will continue working on a Pittston road in the coming work week. PennDOT is advising drivers crews will continue work near the intersection of Route 315 and Oak Street and Keystone Avenue in Pittston on Monday, October 26, and Tuesday, October 27 [...]
SUNBURY — A longtime Sunbury constable is facing difficult times after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, and now, thanks to the community and the Sunbury Police Department, the city resident will receive a new porch and bathroom.
MILTON — Churches will host an “Empty Bowl Dinner” next month to raise awareness of food insecurity and raise funds for the Getting Ahead Foundation and local food banks.
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Pennsylvania historical marker honoring Frances Dorrance was unveiled Saturday at the intersection of Ford Avenue and East Dorrance Street in Kingston. Dorrance, who was born in Luzerne County in the 19th century, was a pioneering preservationist, librarian and one of the region's first female archaeologists. Dorrance also served as [...]
