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Local orchards bounce back after cold snap

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local orchards are bouncing back after frigid temperatures threatened several of their crops. Brace's Orchard in Franklin Township is just one of many orchards across the state that dealt with the cold snap. A last‑ditch helicopter flight helped save much of the crop by pushing warm air down on [...]

Organization hopes to combat, prevent juvenile crime

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Youth violence continues to be a lingering issue in our area, but one local organization is hoping to prevent incidents from happening. The Victims Resource Center says it's seeing more young people speaking up, and more of its resources being used across Luzerne County. The center supports victims of all [...]

Penguins ready for fans coming for game one

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are in the middle of their longest postseason run in nearly a decade, last reaching this point back in 2016. "The people in the front office are super excited, the players are hyped up, ready to go, coaches are raring to go, and we know the [...]

Man charged, stolen gun recovered by police

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A stolen gun, a man charged, and a getaway that didn't get very far: Butler Township Police say 21-year-old Gary Mitchell stole a Glock from an apartment in the Beech Mountain Lakes community early Saturday morning, then fled on foot. Officers tracked him down at the front gate, where [...]

Luzerne County election officials prepare for primary elections

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 2026 is an election year and election officials have been preparing for next week's primaries for the past few months. One area county has experienced issues in the past and is hoping for a smooth election day this time around. Luzerne County election workers have been gearing up for months [...]

Traffic pattern changes announced ahead of Fine Arts Fiesta

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A celebration of the arts is coming to the Diamond City, and with it may come some headaches for drivers making their way through downtown Wilkes-Barre. Public Square will be packed with local artists, live entertainment, and dozens of vendors at the 70th Annual Fine Arts Fiesta. Drivers should also [...]

Tactical wellness training for local police officers

FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local fitness facility gave police officers a good workout on Monday. Construct in Forty Fort hosted officers for a special training session designed to help them on the job. From ju-jitsu to breathing exercises, officers learned new movements to help prevent lower back and knee injuries. The workout [...]

Federal funding to help local police department for National Police Week

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's National Police Week, and a big boost in funding is coming to a local police department. The Kingston Police Department has secured about $1,140,000 in federal funding. The money will go toward new equipment and technology upgrades. United States Congressman Rob Bresnahan helped secure the funding and says it [...]

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