January 9, 2026 at 23:17 ESTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Many gathered in Luzerne County to remember and mourn the woman who was fatally shot by a federal immigration agent. A vigil was held in honor of Renee Nicole Good in downtown Wilkes-Barre on Friday night. Good was killed in her car by an ice agent in Minneapolis earlier this week. [...]
January 9, 2026 at 17:52 ESTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It's a special send-off for Wilkes-Barre's top cop. The city gave outgoing police chief Joseph Coffay a surprise salute today in recognition of his many years of service. 28/22 News reporter Joe Mason takes us to Friday's ceremony. A surprise recognition ceremony for the chief. Police Chief Joseph Coffay is set [...]
January 9, 2026 at 17:00 ESTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Mayor George Brown (D) announced that the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department will be announcing a new chief on Monday. Mayor Brown announced that the Wilkes-Barre City PD will promote Captain Michael Boyle on Monday, January 12, at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall. This comes after the city held a surprise ceremony [...]
January 9, 2026 at 16:37 ESTWNEP
Authorities are investigating a possible link between grave robberies in Delaware County and a Luzerne County mausoleum theft.
January 9, 2026 at 16:21 ESTWNEP
Wilkes-Barre City Police Chief Joseph Coffay is set to serve the new West Side Regional Police Department.
January 9, 2026 at 15:30 ESTWNEP
Today marks National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. A police department in Luzerne County is continuing to give back to community in a unique way.
January 9, 2026 at 11:12 ESTWNEP
Disney on Ice returns to Mohegan Arena with Jump In!, featuring over 50 beloved characters and stories like Moana 2 and Encanto.
January 8, 2026 at 16:59 ESTWNEP
Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones caught up with trade students hoping to get one step closer to their dreams.
January 8, 2026 at 16:47 ESTWNEP
While many are enjoying the break from the cold, the warm-up brings out the pesky problem of potholes on roads in northeastern and central Pennsylvania.
January 8, 2026 at 16:34 ESTPA homepage
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— An increasing trend for high school graduates is choosing trades over college. It provides them a debt-free path to well-paying careers in high-demand fields. A local community college hosted a competition today for students interested in trades. 28/22 News reporter Joe Mason fills us in. Luzerne County Community College served as [...]
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