Luzerne County

Gravestone Manor returns to Plains Township for its 26th year, bringing spooky thrills while raising money for the United Way.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Misericordia University announced Tuesday its intent to establish a new law program in part of the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus, the first law program in northeastern Pennsylvania. After more than a year of preparation so far, the law school is expected to be open for enrollment in the second half [...]

Misericordia University announced a law school program launching in the fall of 2028.

ASHLEY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A driver is facing charges after police say he crashed into two cars stopped at a traffic light, then dragged a man with his vehicle. On October 9 around 10:20 p.m., Ashley Police were called to a multi-vehicle crash on State Route 309 and Hazleton Street. Officers said a Chevrolet [...]

The games of chance were ruled to be illegal by the state's Supreme Court back in June.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mayor George Brown proclaimed Monday, October 12, as Babe Ruth Day over the weekend during a community event in the Diamond City. The proclamation was part of a celebration recognizing Babe Ruth's connection to the local community. The event honored Ruth's historic home run at Artillery Park in 1926, where [...]

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — As October and spooky season roll on, Kingston is getting ready for its 10th annual trunk-or-treat. Growing over time, the event now draws more than 1,500 kids from across the community. The local fire and police departments plan the festivities, giving kids an up-close look at those who protect and serve. [...]

A Middle Eastern Food Festival will take place this weekend in Wilkes-Barre.

A peaceful island on the Susquehanna River, rich with history and ripe for adventure, offers pristine nature, coal veins, and fishing paradise for $200,000

It was the fourth year of the trunk or treat event.