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Hundreds without hot water in Kingston high-rise

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Inside Kingston's Daniel J. Flood Tower, there are 211 units. Many of the people inside are seniors or people living on fixed incomes. For the last six days, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) says the building has been without hot water after both of its central water heaters broke. A [...]

First responders hand out fire-alarms to ensure safety

SLOCUM TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As firefighters stress the importance of fire prevention, one Luzerne County ambulance association is helping locals add another layer of fire protection. The Slocum Township Ambulance Association is providing and installing smoke alarms free-of-charge. First responders say working smoke alarms provide the early warning that families need to escape a [...]

Details for free Dire Straits Legacy concert in Wilkes-Barre announced

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A free Dire Straits Legacy concert will be hosted Friday, Aug. 14 in the Wilkes-Barre Public Square. Tickets for the 7:00 p.m. free summer concert of the Dire Straits tribute band are not required, although parking will be $6 in all downtown Wilkes-Barre parking garages, according to a city press [...]

Three deadly house fires in five days prompt fire safety warnings

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After three deadly house fires in just five days across Luzerne County, local firefighters are urging residents to review their home's fire safety plans before tragedy strikes. For many families, a house fire is their worst nightmare. Fire officials say recent fatal fires serve as an unfortunate reminder that preparation [...]

Pennsylvania ends felony charges for HIV-positive sex work

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Governor Josh Shapiro signed Pennsylvania Senate Bill 45 into law on July 20. The law targets the broader issue of human trafficking. It also eliminates the third-degree felony charge for people who engage in prostitution who are aware they are HIV positive. Dr. Sean Blinn became a professor at King's [...]

9-year-old reported missing in Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a 9-year-old boy reported missing in Wilkes-Barre. Police say 9-year-old Aydin Guzman was last seen on August 5 around 6:00 p.m. in the area of 308 North Empire Court. Officers noted that Guzman was last seen wearing a gray shirt, gray pants, and black/silver sneakers. Anyone [...]

$500,000 winning lottery ticket sold in Luzerne County

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player has won $500,000 from a Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket. A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold for the Wednesday, August 5 drawing matched all five balls drawn, 11-19-29-33-39, to win $500,000. The winning ticket was sold at Pantry Quik in [...]

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