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Genesis Arias becomes Luzerne County's first female sheriff

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Sheriff Genesis Arias is Luzerne County's first female sheriff and the first Hispanic woman to become a sheriff in the Commonwealth's history. “Being Hispanic and being able to say I am the first Hispanic female to actually do this means so much and I just want to give motivation to [...]

Greater Hazleton Area YMCA reopens after seven years with new facility

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After seven years, the Greater Hazleton Area YMCA has officially reopened its doors, marking a new chapter for the community. The original YMCA closed due to financial challenges in 2019, but it now is offered a second chance. Community leaders, donors, and supporters celebrated the grand opening of a brand-new [...]

Man accused of causing injuries in knife attack

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is wanted after police say he attacked another man with a knife, threatening his life. 39-year-old Michael Keefe is wanted on charges of aggravated assault and robbery in connection with an attack in Wilkes-Barre that left another man with stab wounds. On July 24, officers said an attack [...]

Scheduling mix-up forcing change at upcoming Pittston Tomato Festival

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A scheduling mix-up is forcing a big change at this year's Pittston Tomato Festival. Organizers of the Pittston Tomato Festival say there will be no amusement rides this year after the festival's ride provider double-booked its schedule. Committee members say replacement rides were available, but at a much higher cost. [...]

FBI camp teaching teens criminal justice

WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) camp for teens is going on right in our backyard. The Wyoming Area Regional Police Department is hosting the FBI Philadelphia Division Teen Academy Tuesday and Wednesday. The academy teaches the teenagers about criminal justice and allows them to explore different career options. The [...]

District Attorney seeks death penalty in ‘House of Horrors’ case

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A chapter of one of the most startling murder cases in Luzerne County history continues as William Wolfe's homicide was continued on Tuesday. Wolfe is facing charges in the death of 38-year-old Nicole Cuevas, who was found buried in the basement of 142 Carlisle Street back in February 2024. Luzerne [...]

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