HUNLOCK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One person died and two are suspected to be seriously injured after a crash on Route 11 that occurred Friday afternoon. Cecilia Pecaitis, 81, of Nanticoke was pronounced dead on the scene of a crash that police say was a head-on collision. Officials say the passenger in Pecaitis' car [...]
WEST PITTSON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County man is facing felony charges after allegedly destroying a police traffic sign in October. James Duffy, 41, is accused of damaging the Wyoming Area Regional Police Department's radar and message board, valued at $24,000. Duffy was taken into police custody late last night and now faces [...]
In this week's 16 To The Rescue, we meet Scooby, an 8-year-old pit bull/mix who is probably getting overlooked because of his age and breed.
A beloved Christmas display was destroyed after a crash in Luzerne County. Now the owner is left picking up the pieces ahead of the holiday.
HUNLOCK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Route 11 has been reopened after a crash occurred Friday afternoon, closing the major roadway in both directions. Route 11 northbound and southbound was closed in the Hunlock area, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. A detour was in place before the roadway reopened Friday evening. It is unknown [...]
Since Keystone Mission closed in June, the church is the only code blue shelter in town.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Local student athletes are spreading holiday cheer at an elementary school in Luzerne County. Wilkes University Athletics Department hosted a gift drive at Dr. David W. Kistler Elementary School in Wilkes-Barre. The Wilkes-Barre Penguins also joined in on the fun, giving out presents to kids. Fourteen teams delivered gifts to over [...]
Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones spoke with the founder of Rising Tide Wellness about why this network is especially crucial this winter season.
Horton Street between Church Street and Roosevelt Street will be closed to traffic through next week.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A problem-plagued road in Wilkes-Barre is closed once again. The city shut down part of Horton Street after reopening it for Thanksgiving. Horton Street is now closed between Church and Warren streets through next week for manhole replacement. On Monday, Horton Street between Church and Roosevelt Streets will also be closed. Residents will [...]
