July 31, 2026 at 23:29 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A petition drive is nearing a critical deadline in Luzerne County. Opponents of the county's new anti-discrimination ordinance say they have more than 10,000 signatures; roughly 1,600 short of what they need by Aug. 8. Their response comes one day after a public forum on how the ordinance would work. The [...]
July 31, 2026 at 21:16 EDTPA homepage
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A brand new restaurant has opened in Kingston, exciting the community with the promise of spicy hot chicken. Angry Chickz Nashville Hot Chicken opened its doors for the first time Friday in United Penn Plaza off of Wyoming Avenue. Customers were invited to celebrate the grand opening through giveaways, including an exclusive [...]
July 31, 2026 at 18:31 EDTWNEP
The business in Luzerne County is back open after a car smashed into the front of the building earlier this week.
July 31, 2026 at 18:27 EDTPA homepage
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As families spend time in pools, lakes and beaches this summer, instructors at the Greater Pittston YMCA are reminding parents that swim lessons can do more than build confidence—they can save lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an average of 11 people die from drowning [...]
July 31, 2026 at 17:58 EDTWNEP
In this week's 16 To The Rescue, we meet 3-year-old Betty. We introduced you to her sister a few weeks ago, but now it's Betty's turn to find her forever home.
July 31, 2026 at 11:37 EDTPA homepage
WYOMING BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have identified the motorcyclist killed after a crash on Wyoming Avenue Thursday afternoon. 35-year-old Nicholas Rosenbaum of Swoyersville was injured and later died after a collision occurred while he was operating his motorcycle. The crash, involving Rosenbaum's motorcycle and a pickup truck, happened around 2:00 p.m. on Wyoming Avenue [...]
July 31, 2026 at 00:58 EDTWNEP
10-year-old Vienna McGarry was invited on stage as part of a trick where Derek jumped over her and other attendees.
July 30, 2026 at 23:21 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Luzerne County council majority is advocating for more protections over discrimination. They teamed up on Thursday with Lehigh County's human relations commission to answer questions surrounding the recently passed ordinance. Lehigh County passed theirs in 2024, and is helping guide county officials on how it could actually work. "The person [...]
July 30, 2026 at 23:10 EDTWNEP
Volunteers put in hours of work at Jenkins Little League since 4am Thursday morning to get the field ready for two games tonight
July 30, 2026 at 21:53 EDTDaily Item
KULPMONT — An accountant at a state correctional facility in Luzerne County will spend up to four years in prison after pleading guilty to repeatedly beating a Kulpmont woman.
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