June 5, 2026 at 17:31 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Friday marks the start of a new era for Pennsylvania drivers. Paul Miller's Law is now in effect, and police are on the roads enforcing it. The new distracted driving law prohibits people from using a mobile device while driving, even while waiting at a stoplight. It's named after a [...]
June 5, 2026 at 14:05 EDTWNEP
Nikolas Conquegrani died at the hospital after a crash along West 8th Street in West Wyoming Wednesday night, according to the coroner's office.
June 5, 2026 at 13:44 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Parking and traffic information has been released ahead of the America 250PA performance featuring En Vogue and Lady A being held in Kirby Park. The following closures and restrictions will go into effect on June 20th, starting at 8 a.m.: The following locations will offer free parking on June 20th: [...]
June 5, 2026 at 11:38 EDTPA homepage
WEST WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man involved in a fatal collision earlier this week in Luzerne County has been identified. Authorities say Niko Cinquegrani was killed when his motorcycle collided with a car on West Eighth Street in West Wyoming on Wednesday night. Police blocked off the road for an investigation. The 26-year-old [...]
June 5, 2026 at 10:49 EDTWNEP
Crews were called to the place along Girard Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Friday.
June 4, 2026 at 23:16 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A new proposal could give Luzerne County the power to investigate discrimination complaints and issue fines of up to $500. Supporters call it protection, while opponents call it government overreach. Federal and state law already protects against discrimination based on race, gender, veteran status and disability, but supporters of the proposal [...]
June 4, 2026 at 18:21 EDTWNEP
This weekend, hundreds will gather in NYC to take on 104 stories in the Tunnel to Towers Stair Climb, and among them will be a local police lieutenant.
June 4, 2026 at 15:40 EDTWNEP
Faith Beamer pleaded guilty to third-degree murder and other charges for the death of Nicole Cuevas.
June 4, 2026 at 13:39 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman who was charged in the Wilkes-Barre 'House of Horrors' case has pleaded guilty to third-degree murder. Faith Beamer pleaded guilty Thursday to the following cases and charges: “I'm thankful that we are able to move these cases forward little by little. This is just one step in the process [...]
June 4, 2026 at 11:06 EDTWNEP
Emergency crews responded to a section of the Susquehanna River in Pittston Thursday morning.
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