KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local students are getting a firsthand look at leadership and what it takes to make a difference in their community. A classroom lesson in public service is inspiring local students to get involved and follow their dreams. A Pennsylvania state representative shares his journey with students and what it takes [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A major connector to I-81 has reopened in Pittston Thursday. PennDOT says Oak Street near Pittston was closed to traffic but reopened as of 10:00 a.m. The railroad was doing work along the tracks, which was supposed to wrap up Wednesday, but Norfolk Southern needed more time to finish the [...]
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The District 2 1A field hockey championship was bigger than the game itself Tuesday night. The Lake Lehman Black Knights organized a "Purple out" for Mya Lavan after she suffered a medical emergency over Halloween weekend and is in the hospital recovering. Friends, family, and students packed Wolfpack Stadium in [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Election Night 2026 brought the end to Republican strongholds nationwide. The GOP lost control of both the house and senate on election night, including a high profile seat in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Incumbent Rob Bresnahan was unseated by now Congresswoman-elect Paige Cognetti in the Commonwealth's 8th Congressional District, earning more than [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County elementary school principal fulfilled a wager Wednesday by kissing a bull after a first-grade class completed a major literacy challenge. Principal Jason Tribbet of St. Nicholas - St. Mary School in Wilkes-Barre puckered up to honor his agreement with the students after they reached their goal of [...]
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to Luzerne County, continuing its tradition of holiday rock opera and philanthropy, with proceeds benefiting local charities
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre City Police were looking for a mom and two children that they said were last seen Monday night. The three were announced to have been found Wednesday afternoon. Police thanked the public for their help.
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser is the projected winner of Pennsylvania’s 9th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.NBC News projected Meuser, a Republican, as the winner with 72 percent of the vote reported as of 10:30 p.m. Meuser had 62.7 percent of the vote.The Associated Press called the race at 10:31 p.m.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's been two decades under the same representation, and now the 121st district has a new voice. Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to cast their votes in PA's 121st House District race. Republican Michael Harostock faced off against Democrat Jessica McClay. After 20 years representing Pennsylvania's [...]
The voting hours for the Hoyt Library polling place in Kingston have been extended until 9 p.m.
