Luzerne County

Volunteers gathered in Luzerne County to build beds for kids in need, aiming to ensure no child sleeps on the floor and can thrive in school.

WEST WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A large group of volunteers in Luzerne County came together to build beds for kids in need. Dozens of volunteers in West Wyoming built the beds from scratch for Build Day, one of many held throughout the year. Their goal is simple: make sure kids between the ages of [...]

KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Trout Season began on Saturday, and anglers were quick to take advantage of the warmer weather. Lines are in the water as Trout Season gets underway across Pennsylvania. Fishermen of all ages are heading to lakes, rivers, and streams, all hoping to reel in a fresh catch. At Francis [...]

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In observing this Good Friday, hundreds of parishioners gathered for the annual 'Way of the Cross' walk in Hazleton. Members of parish youth groups played central roles in the event. The tradition has been around for several years and gives area Catholics a chance to take part in the 14 [...]

Dozens gathered on Public Square to commemorate Good Friday.

Hughestown Hose Company's annual fish fry fundraiser helps support vital EMS training and equipment costs.

MOUNTAIN TOP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Crestwood's district championship last spring was a nearly complete team effort, except for one forward, whose return to the field has played a crucial role in the Comets' 3-1 start. 28/22 Sports Reporter Alaina Losito brings us more about our athlete of the week: Ty McConnell. We're just a few games [...]

AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wally's Barbershop in Avoca is back open after being closed for more than two months. The barbershop was closed after a fire ripped through the building in mid-January. The shop has sat on McAlpine Street for 23 years. The owner says he has high hopes for the shop in 2026, [...]

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A former high school football team's booster president was sentenced Thursday for stealing from the booster club. Sterling Kepp, 48, pled guilty in November 2025 after he was accused of stealing from the Nanticoke 12th Man Football Booster Club during his tenure as president in 2023. Kepp was sentenced three [...]

The oven is working overtime at a business in Luzerne County as the easter rush is already in full swing at the Sanitary Bakery.