Luzerne County

A community gathered in Ashley to remember 15-year-old Zachary Martz, who passed away last month after a battle with cancer.

The West Pittston Historical Society marks its 25th anniversary with a display made of photos, yearbooks, and police and fire department memorabilia.

Families gathered in Kingston for Riverfest, celebrating the Susquehanna River with music, educational activities, and nature hikes at Nesbitt Park.

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The West Pittston Historical Society celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special historical exhibition at the First United Methodist Church in West Pittston. The event brought community members together to explore the borough's heritage while supporting the organization. Attendees participated in a pie and ice cream social held to raise [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Riverfest returned to Nesbitt Park along the Susquehanna River in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, drawing families for a day of live music, local history and educational activities. The event in Luzerne County featured exhibits on local waterways, fish and area history for children. Young attendees also participated in scavenger hunts and [...]

Local high school students and an artist team up to create a Liberty Bell for Hazle Township, as part of the America250 PA Bells Across PA project.

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For most people, stepping out of an airplane thousands of feet above the ground would be terrifying. For Clara White, it's an adventure. At 102 years old, White has discovered a passion for skydiving, embracing the thrill of each jump with a fearless attitude. “What was your reaction when you [...]

A 19-year-old student wins a prestigious award for her musical talent.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— 'Sultans of Swing', 'Money for Nothing'On Friday, some of the musicians behind that sound played right in the heart of Wilkes-Barre. Unlike Wilkes-Barre's 'Rockin the River' concert series, people did not have to go 'Down to the Waterline' for this show. Dire Straits Legacy, a band including four members of the [...]

The band, consisting of musicians who have all played with Dire Straits, stopped on their American tour to continue the Wilkes-Barre tradition.