July 28, 2026 at 12:32 EDTPA homepage
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County has appointed its first female sheriff, who is also the first Hispanic woman to serve as sheriff in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Genesis Arias is the first female to be appointed sheriff in the county and the first Hispanic woman to serve as sheriff in the commonwealth, county officials [...]
July 28, 2026 at 10:27 EDTPA homepage
W. HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple people are facing charges after police say they found them inside a car making threats towards others with guns and wearing ski masks. On Monday, July 27, officers said a call was made by someone who was being threatened by a group of men inside a car. The [...]
July 28, 2026 at 09:59 EDTWNEP
The 40th annual Trot ’n Brew combines fitness, refreshment, and community spirit on August 15 to raise funds for local children with special needs.
July 27, 2026 at 20:19 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In this week's Here's to You, Kid, we profile three students who are helping make a difference in the community. Each has a condition that can limit everyday activities. 28/22 News Reporter Mark Hiller shows they're proving where there's a will, there's a way. A pop tab hitting the bottom [...]
July 27, 2026 at 11:29 EDTWNEP
Shots were fired during a suspected road rage incident on I-81 North in Luzerne County on Sunday, according to state police.
July 26, 2026 at 19:55 EDTPA homepage
SWOYERSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A weekend of chicken wings continues into its second day with the spicy celebration now centered around a run! People came by for day two of the Chicken Wing Fling in Swoyersville. The main attraction on Sunday wasn't the delicious food, but the Hot Wing Hustle 5K. At 9:00 a.m., [...]
July 26, 2026 at 19:35 EDTPA homepage
PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Drone fliers are sharing their passion with the community. People came by the Pilot Mind Drone Academy in Pittston Township for their open house on Sunday. Attendees could learn all about drone technologies being developed right in Luzerne County. A big goal of the event is developing drone piloting [...]
July 26, 2026 at 19:25 EDTWNEP
The Moonlight Drive-In Craft Fair in West Wyoming featured nearly 20 vendors and is held on the last Sunday of every month for the remainder of the season.
July 26, 2026 at 19:19 EDTWNEP
A family turning to the community for help after losing everything in a fire just a few weeks ago.
July 26, 2026 at 13:51 EDTWNEP
Newswatch 16's Jeremy Lewan spoke with Derek about what makes this show special.
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