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Police warn of increase in car break ins

WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) —Residents across several Luzerne County communities are being urged to take extra precautions after a recent increase in vehicle thefts and break-ins. Wyoming Area Regional Police say three vehicles were stolen and several others were broken into or entered illegally in recent days. The incidents were reported in Wyoming, West Wyoming, [...]

Measles warning issued after positive test in Snyder County

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Of the 127 measles cases reported from April until now, six have been in Northumberland County and one out of Snyder County. The Pennsylvania Department of Health is issuing a warning this week after a person from Snyder County tested positive for measles. Health officials say the person may have [...]

Police search for missing teen boy in Luzerne County

LUZERNE BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing teen in Luzerne Borough. The Luzerne Borough Police department received a report from the teen's stepmother, who reported 13-year-old Kyle Puscavage as missing. He is described as blonde haired, blue eyed, 5 foot 5 inches and 130 pounds. Puscavage [...]

Swoyersville Chicken Wing Fling back for 4th year

LUZERNE COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — Chicken wings may not be a typical breakfast meal, but for some individuals, chicken will be all they can think about over the next few days. "Last year, we went through 50,000 chicken wings. This year we are projected to do more because we brought on more vendors,” said Matty Centak of [...]

Stretch of I-81 in Luzerne County closed after crash

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A section of Interstate 81 south in Luzerne County was closed as crews responded to a multi-vehicle crash. The closure was between Exit 165 (309 South) and Exit 164 (Nanticoke), according to 511PA. The road reopened early Friday afternoon. The crash happened just before 10:00 a.m. Friday, and it [...]

Multiple people displaced after fire in Sherman Hills

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple people are displaced after a fire that broke out early Friday morning in Wilkes-Barre. According to fire officials, the fire began in an apartment in the Sherman Hills complex around 3:00 a.m. Five units were damaged and deemed unlivable. The fire chief says an unattended candle sparked those flames [...]

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