May 8, 2026 at 18:24 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Accused killer Bobbiejo Etzel waived her right to a preliminary hearing Friday morning at the Luzerne County courthouse. The hearing was brief, but two additional charges of kidnapping were added and the interference with custody charge has been dropped. Etzel is facing charges in connection to the death of her [...]
May 8, 2026 at 18:03 EDTWNEP
In this week's 16 To The Rescue, we meet a 1-year-old Boxer who rescue workers say would be the perfect addition to any Boxer-loving home.
May 8, 2026 at 17:34 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A beloved employee at a department store in Luzerne County called it a career after more than 50 years. She spent her last day on the job surrounded by the friends she made along the way who became family. Elizabeth Lovecchio dedicated 56 years of her life to working at [...]
May 8, 2026 at 17:05 EDTWNEP
People across Luzerne County are finding their SNAP benefits wiped clean as the state says thieves are continuing to target recipients across the country.
May 8, 2026 at 16:58 EDTWNEP
The event was held at the Holy Rosary Church in memory of Abby Piskel Valentine, who passed away in 2023.
May 8, 2026 at 16:13 EDTWNEP
A church in Wilkes-Barre is serving up all kinds of Greek favorites at its annual food festival.
May 8, 2026 at 15:31 EDTWNEP
Bobbiejo Etzel appeared in Luzerne County Court on Friday.
May 8, 2026 at 09:21 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The family of murdered teenager La'Niyah Clark spoke after the preliminary hearing of suspect Bobbiejo Etzel was waived. Etzel, the aunt of La’Niyah Clark, was charged with homicide after an investigation into Clark’s disappearance and death. During the court appearance, the charges were updated, with one previous charge being dropped: [...]
May 7, 2026 at 21:45 EDTPA homepage
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new business to the area is delivering gas to customers in the comfort of their own homes. Juice Fuel is a company based out of South Carolina but just started their new franchise here in Northeast Pennsylvania just within the last month. The company is dedicated to making their [...]
May 7, 2026 at 20:22 EDTWNEP
Thomas Hunter and Frederick Balester were arraigned for the killing of Jonathan Balester in 2011.
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