LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Millennium Circle Advisory Committee has announced the names of the non-profit finalists who will present their projects at the 2026 Luncheon for a chance to win this year's grant. Out of 40+ grant applicants, a total of eight non-profits were selected across Luzerne County, including the Domestic Violence Service Center, [...]
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Delays are expected to continue for drivers along Route 29 in Plymouth and Jackson Townships, according to an advisory from Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). PennDOT advises traffic will be restricted to a single lane on Route 29 between Chase Road and North Mill Street (Maureen's Ice Cream). The single lane [...]
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Skeletons are taking a dip in the fountain, ghosts are popping up in front yards, and spooky sights can be found around nearly every corner as Halloweentown returns to West Pittston. The annual tradition has transformed the borough into a Halloween destination, with residents decorating their homes to celebrate [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Boscov's Department store hosted its “Friends Helping Friends” event at the Wilkes-Barre location on Wednesday, providing shoppers with discounts while raising funds for local charities. As part of the initiative, participating non-profits sold $5 shopping passes that granted customers a 25% discount on their purchases. All proceeds from the pass [...]
A teen is channeling her competitive spirit into community service with 'Kicks for Kids,' collecting shoes for students in need.
Officials in Luzerne County say an agreement has been reached in the sale of a rail line in Luzerne County.
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been found guilty of drug trafficking and a firearms offense in Luzerne County. 30-year-old Ras Dalmar Johnson, of Wilkes-Barre, was found guilty by a jury on drug trafficking and a firearms charge. According to U.S. Attorney Brian D. Miller, on Oct. 16, following a four-day trial, a jury [...]
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman has been charged after police say she stole over $400,000 from a family member over several years. On Tuesday, Oct. 20, police arrested 38-year-old Jamie Lynn Carbohn of Sweet Valley on a warrant related to a May 19 incident. Carbohn is accused of stealing over $400,000.00 from [...]
In a few days Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge is holding its biggest fundraiser of the year.
The Governor's administration announced a $63.2 million investment from SendCutSend Inc., which is set to create more than 300 jobs in the next three years.
