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Teen reported missing in Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a teen reported missing in Wilkes-Barre Tuesday. Police say 13-year-old Alice Evertz from Wilkes-Barre was reported missing Tuesday, August 25. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Wilkes-Barre Police Department at 570-208-4214 or 911.

Fetty Wap to bring Halloween party to Mohegan Arena

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Fetty Wap is set to bring a Halloween Party to northeastern Pennsylvania, with a concert at the Mohegan Arena. Grammy-nominated rapper Fetty Wap will be performing at the Mohegan Arena in Wilkes-Barre Township on October 30. A venue presale opens Thursday, August 27, at 10:00 a.m. and closes at [...]

Lindsey Stirling's first-ever stop at the Mohegan Arena

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lindsey Stirling announced the return of her Snow Waltz Holiday Tour, which includes her first-ever stop at the Mohegan Arena The award-winning violinist will be performing at the Mohegan Arena in Wilkes-Barre Township on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The Snow Waltz Holiday Tour 2026 is her [...]

PSP investigate death in Butler Township

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) said on Monday they have taken over a death investigation in Butler Township. In a release, PSP Trooper Anthony Petroski says on Monday, the Butler Township Police Department were called to an incident to East Foothills Drive in Butler Township. At the request of the [...]

LCCC graduate helping future paramedics with scholarship

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A recent Luzerne County Community College graduate and his wife announced a new scholarship for future paramedic students in Nanticoke. Stuart Olsen, who completed the college's paramedic program in 2024, established the award alongside his wife, Christina Olsen, to support students entering the emergency medical field. The scholarship provides $750 [...]

Man wanted for allegedly taking pictures up girl's skirt

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A warrant was issued for a man police said was taking pictures up the skirt of a 12-year-old girl in a gas station. Charles Rogers, 47, was charged with invasion of privacy after police said he followed a girl around Wednesday morning in a Wilkes-Barre Township Sheetz and taking [...]

Man accused of kidnapping, raping child

PLYMOUTH BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Plymouth Police arrested a man Saturday night after an investigation into the alleged kidnapping and rape of a girl. Travis Webb, 47, of Weldon, North Carolina, was arrested and faces several charges, including rape, kidnapping, and aggravated indecent assault of a person less than 16-years-old. Webb is currently in [...]

Last defendant in 'House of Horrors' case arraigned

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new development happened Monday in one of the most shocking murder cases in Luzerne County history. A formal arraignment was held Monday afternoon for William Wolfe. Wolfe is the last remaining defendant in the so-called "House of Horrors" case. He is accused in the death of 38-year-old Nicole Cuevas, [...]

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