WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Community members gathered at Wolfpack Stadium in Luzerne County for a “Purple Out” rally in support of 11-year-old Mya Lavan, who suffered a stroke over Halloween weekend. The Lake-Lehman Knights organized the event during a district title field hockey game in Plains Township, near Wilkes-Barre. Lavan plays field hockey and [...]
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — More than half of registered voters in Luzerne County participated in Tuesday's midterm election, according to unofficial results. Nearly 51% of the county's 209,000 registered voters cast a vote, with total participation topping 111,000 ballots. The turnout slipped slightly compared to the county's 2022 midterm election figures. Participation was also significantly [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Greater Pittston YMCA in Luzerne County is hosting its first-ever Community Market. The event will feature local vendors and community organizations alongside highlights of YMCA offerings. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about YMCA programs through activity demonstrations, including swim lessons and other classes. Vendors will share information [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County Community College, Lackawanna College and the Scranton Area School District have partnered to launch a new hospitality workforce initiative designed to train the next generation of industry workers in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The Mount Airy Foundation is participating in the program by providing $25,000 in scholarship money for students. Both Luzerne County [...]
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It was a night full of purple for the Division 2 1A field hockey championship, honoring one local player who lights up a room with her infectious personality. “Just knowing that she wouldn’t be here really upset me because she means so much to me, and I really, really wanted [...]
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For the first time since 1993, Democrats will control the Pennsylvania State House, Senate and governorship. State Democrats are calling the election night gains a trifecta. Governor Josh Shapiro spoke about the victories on Wednesday. "We now have a responsibility to govern and govern responsibly with this new trifecta and [...]
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local students are getting a firsthand look at leadership and what it takes to make a difference in their community. A classroom lesson in public service is inspiring local students to get involved and follow their dreams. A Pennsylvania state representative shares his journey with students and what it takes [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A major connector to I-81 has reopened in Pittston Thursday. PennDOT says Oak Street near Pittston was closed to traffic but reopened as of 10:00 a.m. The railroad was doing work along the tracks, which was supposed to wrap up Wednesday, but Norfolk Southern needed more time to finish the [...]
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The District 2 1A field hockey championship was bigger than the game itself Tuesday night. The Lake Lehman Black Knights organized a "Purple out" for Mya Lavan after she suffered a medical emergency over Halloween weekend and is in the hospital recovering. Friends, family, and students packed Wolfpack Stadium in [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Election Night 2026 brought the end to Republican strongholds nationwide. The GOP lost control of both the house and senate on election night, including a high profile seat in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Incumbent Rob Bresnahan was unseated by now Congresswoman-elect Paige Cognetti in the Commonwealth's 8th Congressional District, earning more than [...]
