Luzerne County

A family turning to the community for help after losing everything in a fire just a few weeks ago.

Newswatch 16's Jeremy Lewan spoke with Derek about what makes this show special.

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wyoming Valley Mall was closed Sunday due to a water main break, according to a statement on their Facebook page. Multiple stores closed because of the water issues, and crews were out working throughout the day to fix the break. According to a later post on Facebook from [...]

A close-knit community came together at the annual Pittston Community Cookout over the weekend in Luzerne County.

The Wing Fling featured local restaurants competing for top wing titles, with proceeds supporting Swoyersville's park upgrades.

SWOYERSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Get ready to take on the heat; one flavorful festival is serving it up spicy. It's day one of the annual Chicken Wing Fling in Swoyersville. People stopped by to enjoy some of the great food you can find in northeastern Pennsylvania, but of course the main attraction is chicken [...]

WHITE HAVEN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— 'Jam Below the Dam' brought out twelve bands, two stages, and more than 80 vendors sandwiched in between. It's White Haven's only summer music festival, and an event that's drawn thousands since it started back up three years ago. "It's just something to do on a Friday night. I'm a [...]

Crowds gathered on Main Street in White Haven for the music & street festival, featuring vendors from in and around Luzerne County

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, [...]

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 [...]