EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County Historical Society is moving forward with plans to transform the former Saint Cecilia's Church in Exeter into a new community history center after securing a $450,000 local share grant. The historical society purchased the landmark church in 2025. The grant funding will support renovations to turn the [...]
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As cooler temperatures return to northeastern and central Pennsylvania, fire officials are reminding residents to take precautions before turning on their heating equipment for the season. According to the Nanticoke City Fire Department, colder weather often brings an increase in fire calls as homeowners begin heating their homes. "Once the [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It doesn't seem like all that long ago we were at Brace's Orchards talking about the what if's of the new crop amidst the late April frost. Temperatures were summer-like until dropping into the 20s on April 20. Brace's Orchards brought in a helicopter in hopes of preserving the crop. [...]
CONYNGHAM BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Hazleton Area School District alerted parents to an active Scranton Bomb Squad investigation in Conyngham Borough Thursday afternoon. Conyngham Borough Police posted a press release later saying the Scranton Police Bomb Squad and the U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal was called to a house on Main Street for [...]
The Luzerne County native took some time to give some pointers to aspiring junior golfers at the Country Club of Scranton
The PA Supreme Court has set an October 13th deadline for removing unlicensed skill-game slot machines if no legislation is passed to regulate them.
AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The chosen candidate for executive director of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport has withdrawn from the position following a nationwide search. The withdrawal occurred after airport officials and the candidate failed to reach an agreement on contract terms. The airport is located in Avoca in Luzerne County. Airport officials stated that [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Drivers in Luzerne County are facing traffic delays and road closures near the Market Street Bridge in Wilkes-Barre as road crews conduct paving work Wednesday morning. The construction work is affecting multiple roadways in the area, including sections of River and Northampton streets. Motorists traveling through the busy corridor are [...]
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Hazleton City Authority needs your help. The authority has noticed a recent string of illegal fire hydrant use. This comes after locals reported murky water in their homes. Joseph Zeller, chairman of the board for the Hazleton City Authority, says he believes contractors are to blame. He added that [...]
PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police said counterfeit cash was attempted to be used at the Mohegan Pennsylvania in Plains Township. Police say someone at the casino tried to pass counterfeit cash on September 21. The bill appeared to be $100, but it had " motion picture purposes" written on it. The investigation is [...]
