PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The coroner was called to the scene of a crash on Route 315 in Luzerne County where a pedestrian was hit and killed. The coroner was called around 7:00 a.m. to Rt. 315 in Plains Township near the Mohegan Pennsylvania and in front of the Dairy Queen. Police stated [...]
It is unknown if anyone was injured or what started the fire.
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Approximately 1,500 trick-or-treaters gathered outside HKQ Law in Kingston, Luzerne County, for a free Trunk or Treat event. The family-friendly activity was sponsored through a joint effort by local police, fire and public works departments. The event featured more than 60 decorated and candy-filled trunks for local children. This year [...]
SHICKSHINNY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fire damaged a double-block house on Saturday night in Luzerne County. The blaze hit the residence located on South Main Street in Shickshinny. Firefighters at the scene worked from both inside and outside the structure to control the blaze. Several firefighters forced their way into the home to fight [...]
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Costumed children gathered at the Dallas Intermediate School parking lot Sunday for a Halloween trunk-or-treat event. The celebration was organized by the Dallas school community and PTO in Luzerne County's Back Mountain area. Nearly 40 vehicle trunks were decorated and stocked with candy for visiting children to collect goodies outside [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The countdown to Halloween night is on: Costumed kids are days away from invading neighborhoods to fill up their trick-or-treat bags and containers, but thousands of them are already getting the jump on the big day. Superheroes, princesses, and plenty of sweet treats to go around; Thousands of costumed kids [...]
ROSS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities are investigating what lead to a fire that destroyed a hunting cabin in Ross Township Sunday evening. Officials say crews were called at about 4:30 p.m. Sunday evening to the area of Route 118 in Ross Township for a reported fire. The Fairmount Fire Chief spoke with 28/22 [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) says they will continue working on a Pittston road in the coming work week. PennDOT is advising drivers crews will continue work near the intersection of Route 315 and Oak Street and Keystone Avenue in Pittston on Monday, October 26, and Tuesday, October 27 [...]
Firefighters rescued six residents trapped inside a Luzerne County apartment building Saturday morning. One person was hospitalized, and nine were displaced.
Coccia Ford Lincoln hosted the event with Blue Chip Animal Refuge and covered the adoption fees for 4 of the dogs.
