Luzerne County

Flames consumed a home on Lake Catalpa Road in Dallas Township

HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Hanover Township Lions Club hosted a food drive Saturday at the Hanover Mall, gathering non-perishable food items to support local food pantries. Organizers created the drive to assist area food banks that are currently facing increased strain due to high demand. Volunteers pitched in throughout the event to [...]

ChalkFest 2026 is the 16th year of the event at the River Common.

The observatory opened at 7 pm, giving visitors the chance to take a closer look at the planets.

Proceeds from the event went to Patriots Cove, a nonprofit organization that aids injured veterans and first responders.

The event's theme, "Where Every Treasure Has a Story," highlights the craftsmanship of the items.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY WBRE/WYOU) — Local organizations unveiled a plaque in Kirby Park to mark the upcoming 100th anniversary of Babe Ruth's historic 650-foot home run. The plaque was installed just feet from where the historic hit occurred. Ruth hit the ball during an exhibition game on Oct. 12, 1926, at Artillery Park, the site [...]

Cameron English faces several charges, including aggravated cruelty to animals and neglect of animals.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — They say there are two certainties in life: death and taxes. As of late, you can add inflation to that list. As prices go up for gas and groceries, so does the cost of death. According to NBC News, funeral and burial costs have increased by around 77% in the [...]

Police say the victim was lured to the second-floor bedroom by a woman, then two men entered and robbed the home.