WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — King's College marked Veterans Day with its first Veterans Day Commemoration, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and community members to recognize the service and sacrifices of those who have served in the military. The ceremony opened with the presentation of the colors by nearly a dozen members of the college's [...]
Sergeant Paul Lindenmuth and Lieutenant Sean Blinn are criminal justice professors at the college.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) is offering $5,000 to anyone with information about a woman that went missing in 2014, just before she was scheduled to testify in front of a jury. Danielle Drozdowski was 25 when she went missing, according to PSP. She lived in the area of Carey Avenue [...]
Parsons Park in Wilkes-Barre has been transformed into a military memorial, offering veterans and the community a new place for reflection.
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman was arrested Wednesday after police said she stole a 65-inch TV from a Best Buy at gunpoint and led police on a high-speed chase. Jasmyne Destiny Rakochy, 21, of Harding, was arrested Wednesday and faces several charges, including robbery and fleeing police. Police said Rakochy brandished a [...]
One Veterans Day ceremony at Luzerne County Community College looked to support its students who have served.
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — While investigating a stolen car, police said they intercepted a drug deal that led to various drugs being seized and charges filed. On Nov. 5, officers were conducting surveillance on a stolen vehicle parked in Wilkes Barre Township, outside a residence on Church Street where suspected drug activity in [...]
Shooting Starz Gymnastics’ 13th annual Warrior Invitational brings together young athletes to flip for a cause and honor local veterans.
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — After scoring 13 goals in three games on the road, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are shut out by the Utica Comets at home, 4-0. Despite Joel Blomqvist saving 32 shots by, the four goals by Stefan Noesen, Xavier Parent, Lenni Hameenaho and Jack Malone were more than the Penguins were able to [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center held its annual Veterans Day ceremony in Luzerne County, celebrating military personnel from all branches of service. The event featured performances of God Bless America and The Star-Spangled Banner. The ceremony also included a special remembrance dedicated to prisoners of war and service members who [...]
