The Good Shepherd Summer Festival returns to Drums this weekend with live music, family activities, traditional foods, and new empanadas on the menu.
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two firefighters are facing charges after police say they made an excessive number of false 911 calls because they were "bored." 19-year-old Zachary Gensel and 21-year-old Cody Wilson, who worked at the Ashley Borough Fire Department, are charged after investigators found they made 30 fake calls to Luzerne County 911 dispatch. [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre police say they are searching for a 17-year-old. Police are looking to locate Jimmy Polanco-Urena, who they said may frequent the north Wilkes-Barre area. Anyone who has seen or heard from Polanco-Urena is asked to call 911. Officers also noted that anyone who harbors a missing juvenile could face [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local farmer's market is back for another season of fresh flavors, local shopping, and community fun. Dozens came out for the Pittston City Farmer's Market on Tuesday to get their hands on fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, and locally made products. The event takes place every Tuesday from 9:00 [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is in custody after being shot by police in the Miners Mills section of Wilkes-Barre Monday night. Gunfire broke out on East Beatty Street in the city of Wilkes-Barre Monday night. The incident started after Wilkes-Barre City Police responded to an alleged domestic dispute involving Shawn Adams and [...]
A Luzerne County man faces multiple charges after being shot by police during a domestic violence incident.
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people are facing charges after police say they were found selling fentanyl pills that resembled oxycodone tablets. In June, Hazleton Police Narcotics Department began investigating the selling of illegal drugs, specifically counterfeit fentanyl pills. Detectives stated the pills were blue, stamped "M30," and closely resembled oxycodone tablets; testing confirmed [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Extensive flooding has impacted parts of Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania, including in Luzerne County. Pittston is one of the areas impacted by this past weekend's storms. The city and surrounding areas are continuing to experience power outages, specifically downtown. “Got a text message saying our power won't be restored until [...]
AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — People living in Avoca saw massive damage after a weekend of storms. Trees fell down, roads were covered in debris, and more. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained what residents were left facing by the beginning of the work week. South Street in Avoca was heavily damaged over the weekend, [...]
Cleanup continues in Luzerne County after this weekend's storms. Flash flooding across the Wyoming Valley continues to affect homes and businesses on Monday night.
