Luzerne County

Jary Fortuna was convicted of third-degree murder for the 2024 death of Scott Knox.

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A new batch of mystery notes are showing up again across the commonwealth. The notes are being found anywhere, from Pennsylvania parks, to grocery stores. No one seems to have an answer as to where they come from or what the cryptic message means. The notes contain seemingly cryptic messages, with some [...]

The three-generation family establishment is for sale as the owner approaches retirement and seeks a new owner to take over the business.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens of plates sat neatly arranged on a table, but they were not there for a meal. Instead, each place setting represented a life lost to domestic violence, serving as a powerful reminder of the victims who should still be here today. The display, known as “An Empty Place at the [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — CDE Exotics Owner Cameron English is facing a multitude of charges, including multiple counts of torturing animals and cruelty to animals. The 38 year-old was arrested last week after an extensive investigation revealed severe neglect and poor living conditions for dozens of animals. A police raid in April brought those [...]

The Domestic Violence Service Center in Wilkes-Barre is marking 50 years of aiding survivors, as advocates highlight the growing need and vital impact of their work.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators say they intercepted a package that was delivering cocaine from Puerto Rico to Wilkes-Barre inside a LEGO container. On September 29, members of the United States Postal Inspection Service were conducting a parcel investigation in Puerto Rico, where police say the package was part of drug trafficking. Puerto Rico [...]

The Luzerne County borough has been impacted by flooding several times, and residents have been waiting for a levee to be installed to prevent further flooding.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they were searching for an 85-year-old woman who was reported missing. An 85-year-old woman was reported missing in Wilkes-Barre and has since been found safe.

WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Fifteen years after flooding devastated communities across Luzerne County, and West Pittston is still without a levee system to protect from future storms; but that doesn't mean they're not trying. Engineers met with residents and leaders in one of those communities Wednesday night to give an update and an explanation [...]