Luzerne County

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

GLEN LYON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges for firing multiple gunshots after police say a fight happened between him and a woman's husband. 28-year-old Paul Sherlinski of Moncanaqua is charged with the following, as police say he fired multiple shots during a fight near Arch Street around 5:00 a.m. Sunday in [...]

The West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates 55 years this weekend with a parade, vendors, and nonstop entertainment, marking a vibrant community event.

Reaction to the attempted shooting from folks in our area who know a thing or two about Secret Service protection. Newswatch 16's Adi Iyer heard from them.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Studies show that when children learn to play the piano, they sharpen reading, science, and math skills, and improve their overall brain power. It also provides a creative outlet for themselves and others to enjoy. 28/22's Mark Hiller introduces a teen piano player who is making quite an impression. The [...]

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A high school in Luzerne County turned its annual spirit games into something far bigger than competition: The stadium at Greater Nanticoke Area High School was filled with energy Monday afternoon for the faculty spirit games. This year's focus was on supporting Sadie Schultz, a third grader battling bone cancer. [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner was disrupted by violence. Suspected gunman 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, is accused of attempting to breach a security checkpoint with weapons, allegedly trying to reach the president and cabinet officials. Authorities say Allen exchanged gunfire with law enforcement. This incident adds to a growing list [...]

A night out drinking with another man's wife led to a fistfight, gunshots and, for one man, handcuffs