Luzerne County

Students, staff, and leaders gathered to welcome the new face of Wilkes University.

SUGARLOAF TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's the end of an era for Damenti's Restaurant, but also a new chapter for its owners, Helen McDonald and her husband, Kevin. "I can't even believe that this day is here, but I need closure, I need it to end, and I'm going on to make a new [...]

FAIRMOUNT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The waterfalls at Ricketts Glen State Park draw thousands of visitors each year, but officials are reminding hikers that the scenic trails can also present serious challenges. Park officials say they have responded to several rescue calls in recent weeks, highlighting the risks hikers can face on the park’s [...]

HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A homicide suspect is finally back in Luzerne County to face charges after three years. Eliezer Santana was sent back from the Dominican Republic and arraigned on Tuesday. Troopers say the 20-year-old was one of three involved in a deadly shooting near Hazleton in April of 2023. 18-year-old Rolando [...]

A summer camp run by the Peace and Justice Center is teaching kids valuable life lessons in kindness, unity, and empathy.

With school out for the summer, many parents are looking for ways to keep their children engaged and learning.

The company that owns the land says another rescue has taken over, but they are not saying which one.

FREELAND, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A water boil advisory is in effect for a community in Luzerne County. According to the Borough of Freeland Municipal Authority, a water main break occurred Wednesday afternoon on Centre and South streets. The water main break did not impact local businesses or homes surrounding it. Portions of South and [...]

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Building confidence, discipline, and teamwork. All while learning about state law enforcement up close. This week is Camp Cadet, a week-long program run by different troops of the Pennsylvania State Police. It's 6 a.m. This group of teenagers is out for a morning workout and run. They’re now nearly halfway [...]

SALEM TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Throughout Salem Township, a data center project has left boarded-up homes and dozens of cats, many of them feral. A local rescue says it was helping remove them until it was told to leave so the cats could be exterminated.The developer, Blackstone QTS, however, says that is not happening [...]