WYOMING BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews are now searching for the cause of a fire that damaged a Luzerne County laundromat. The call came in around 12:30 p.m. Thursday for a fire at a laundromat on East 8th Street in Wyoming Borough. Police officers first used fire extinguishers to keep the flames in check [...]
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 16-year-old boy was attacked by a groundhog infected with rabies, Nanticoke City Police Department is reminding the community to not approach wildlife. The boy was walking home from school with a group of friends when a groundhog ran across East Church Street in Nanticoke after being underneath an orange [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's the opening day of the 70th annual Fine Arts Fiesta. While it wasn’t the most beautiful day for the start of a fiesta, the weather hasn't dampened the spirits of organizers or attendees. The free celebration kicked off Thursday morning and will continue into Sunday evening. Attendees are welcomed [...]
The Republican nomination is contested as first-term incumbent Jamie Walsh has to fight off a challenge from former United Way CEO Bill Jones.
Wilkes-Barre Area High School hosted a field day for special education students.
WHITE HAVEN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was flown to the hospital after suffering severe injuries from his own dog's attacking him. On May 13, the White Haven Police Department was called for a reported dog attack on Susquehanna Street. Officers said they found a man suffering from severe injuries after being bitten by [...]
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police report that a rabid groundhog attacked a child in Luzerne County. The Nanticoke City Police Department, along with the PA Game Commission, investigated an incident involving a rabid groundhog. Police said the groundhog, which was under a parked vehicle, attacked a child in the 300 block of East Church [...]
Celebrating 70 years, the Fine Arts Fiesta in Wilkes-Barre transforms Public Square with art, music, and food.
SWOYERSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local Vietnam veteran is finally receiving a medal he earned nearly 60 years ago: George Demko spent decades with only a certificate recognizing his bravery in Vietnam. Now, the Swoyersville veteran finally has the Army Commendation Medal for heroism to go with it. Demko risked his life during combat, [...]
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new leader is stepping up for a Luzerne County neighborhood, but he's no stranger to the job. Longtime Deputy Chief Floyd Young was announced as the new fire chief of the Kingston Forty Fort Fire Department. Young brings more than 30 years of experience to the job, rising through the [...]
