ASHLEY BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are responding to a scene along Route 309 after a hit and run near Ashley Street resulted in a devastating crash in Luzerne County. According to authorities, the crash scene occurred on Route 309 at around 10:30 p.m. Friday. The crash involved a white Corvette, which authorities say [...]
With the football season in full swing, Nanticoke fans hope the school's security will keep up its work to prevent dangerous items from entering arenas.
The funeral is planned to take place in Bloomsburg.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Weinberg Food Bank is preparing for its annual Thanksgiving dinner giveaway in Luzerne County. The holiday effort is centered at the food bank's location in Jenkins Township. Organized by the Commission on Economic Opportunity, the Weinberg Food Bank provides food assistance to local families ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. [...]
With a Tuesday deadline and still no decision from lawmakers, it could be the end of skill games at places like American Legions across the state.
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A major infrastructure project is moving forward in the Hazleton area as officials work to address growing traffic demands tied to the continued expansion of the Hazleton Area School District. What is now a wooded area will soon be transformed into a new bridge and roadway designed to improve access to [...]
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Drivers traveling on Interstate 81 are being advised of road work as crews work to patch potholes beginning early Saturday morning in Luzerne County, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Beginning Oct. 10, crews will be working to patch potholes along I-81 North, spanning exits 155 (Dorrance) and 159 [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT crews are re-milling and paving Main Street Downtown Pittston. The project is one of 79 rapid deployment projects across the state, totaling more than 400 miles of paving in 44 counties. The cost is roughly $775 million. PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll says Main Street hasn't been paved in nearly [...]
Jary Fortuna was convicted of third-degree murder for the 2024 death of Scott Knox.
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A new batch of mystery notes are showing up again across the commonwealth. The notes are being found anywhere, from Pennsylvania parks, to grocery stores. No one seems to have an answer as to where they come from or what the cryptic message means. The notes contain seemingly cryptic messages, with some [...]
