Luzerne County

Richard L. Leepin, 55, died from burns and smoke inhalation after escaping a house fire in Freeland

FREELAND, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has died from the injuries he suffered after a house fire broke out in Luzerne County. 55-year-old Richard L. Leepin died on March 27 at Lehigh Valley Hospital from complications of thermal injuries and inhalation after a house fire occurred on March 14. The fire broke out in [...]

2,315 homes and businesses in Hanover Township, Sugar Notch Borough, and Warrior Run Borough were under the Water Boil Advisory.

More than 116,000 votes came in for the face-off against Wyoming Valley's best and Lackawanna County.

Along with the spaghetti dinner, guests could also enjoy basket raffles, a bake sale, and the option to purchase 50/50 raffle tickets.

Cat enthusiasts gathered at the Fabulous Feline Festival in Luzerne County to admire over 200 cats of 45 different breeds.

Similar to a trunk-or-treat, the 'Easter Trunk Hop' allowed kids to go car to car and fill their baskets with eggs and candy.

A new community garden in Kingston looks to unite the community through hands-on work and provide free produce.

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are on the lookout for a man from Drums after an alleged assault in Hanover Township. Hanover Township Police say a warrant has been issued for the arrest of 28-year-old Drums resident Joshua Javier Mitchell in connection with a Feb. 8 assault. Anyone with information regarding [...]

Families enjoyed a festive day at the 16th annual Easter egg hunt in downtown Wilkes-Barre, as children collected candy-filled eggs and met the Easter Bunny.