April 29, 2026 at 19:05 EDTPA homepage
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It only takes a phone call or a message to turn trust into trouble: That was the message in Kingston Wednesday morning, where state leaders gathered to alert older adults about a surge in scams. The Attorney General says fraud losses topped $76,000,000 in Pennsylvania last year, with scammers now [...]
April 29, 2026 at 18:38 EDTPA homepage
EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An assembly at a local catholic school is doing more than just getting kids out of class. It's hoping to address the dangers kids face in the digital world these days. Wyoming Area Catholic School students were treated to an assembly on Wednesday morning aimed at teaching them internet safety [...]
April 29, 2026 at 16:52 EDTWNEP
The Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department announced the passing of Michael Crawford Wednesday morning.
April 29, 2026 at 14:29 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — April serves as a national reminder of a difficult reality facing many communities. "I was really surprised by the statistics locally, regarding issues of domestic violence, sex trafficking, human trafficking, and how prominent it is in this area alone,” said Brian Wendt, a prevention educator with Victims Resource Center. As [...]
April 29, 2026 at 11:35 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man who pleaded guilty to charges after brandishing a firearm at a "No Kings" rally has been sentenced. According to the chambers of Judge David Lupas, 52-year-old Michael Kolarik has been sentenced to two years of probation for pulling out a gun and pointing it at protestors during a [...]
April 29, 2026 at 09:45 EDTDaily Item
SHAMOKIN — The Luzerne County Community College and Northumberland Regional Center held a Career Fair & Wellness Expo in Shamokin.
April 29, 2026 at 06:41 EDTWNEP
The Kennel to Camp initiative helps high-energy SPCA dogs show their best selves, increasing adoption chances.
April 28, 2026 at 23:07 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tuesday, Luzerne County Council voted against introducing an ordinance that would limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. That means, for example, a county employee would have to comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials who want to know someone's citizenship. After hearing dozens of comments from the public, the [...]
April 28, 2026 at 20:36 EDTPA homepage
DALLAS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Drivers in Luzerne County's Back Mountain are being forced to re-route starting on Tuesday. Country Club Road in Dallas Township is closed for two weeks for pipe culvert repairs. There is an alternate route in place, but drivers in the area should still expect delays.
April 28, 2026 at 10:48 EDTPA homepage
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A mother allegedly threatened her daughter with murder-suicide before she pointed a gun at her, police say. Police say 34-year-old Caitlin Cook of Hanover Township is charged after an alleged argument with her daughter about school attendance, where she threatened to commit a murder-suicide before putting a gun to [...]
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