Luzerne County

Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones spoke with city officials who say it's a key step in their ongoing revitalization efforts.

Zachary Mitchell was found guilty on charges including unlawful contact with a minor and solicitation to statutory sexual assault.

PLYMOUTH TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A lawsuit involving a death after a Fish and Boat Commission Officer shot a man ended in a $2.65M settlement to the man's family. Attorneys for the beneficiaries of Sean Bohinski have released a statement regarding a lawsuit for a 2017 shooting in which Bohinski was shot by Pennsylvania [...]

The NEPA Philharmonic hosts its inaugural Battle of the Bands, where eight bands compete for $5,000 and a coveted 2026-2027 performance slot.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As the cold temperatures are expected to continue for Northeastern Pennsylvania, Wilkes-Barre's mayor announced Wednesday night that a Code Blue shelter will be open into next week. On Wednesday, Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown announced the Code Blue Shelter at the Calvary Bible Church on 410 South River Street, Wilkes-Barre, for [...]

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two local businesses teamed up to spread a little warmth in NEPA. Drip Coffee joined forces with My Sister's Granola to celebrate National Granola Day. They delivered baskets of handmade granola to people and places in need of a pick-me-up. My Sister's Granola spent the week collecting nominations for organizations, [...]

WILKES BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A report from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (GVIP) shows violent crime went down and clearance rates went up in the Commonwealth between 2022 and 2024. The Shapiro-Davis Administration credits GVIP partially for this decrease. “Preventing violence in our communities requires a two-pronged approach," Gov. Josh Shapiro [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — John Legend will perform at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts on May 3, according to a news release. The multiple Grammy and Emmy award winner will perform at the Kirby Center as part of his "An Evening of Songs and Stories" tour. Tickets will be on sale [...]

Newswatch 16's Melissa Steininger takes a look at how business is booming at one of the warmest places, even on the coldest days.

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A lane restriction on Interstate 80 will be placed from Wednesday to Thursday in Luzerne County. A lane restriction and short-term lane closures will be placed on Interstate 80 eastbound between Exit 262 (Mountaintop/Hazleton) and Exit 273 (White Haven/Freeland) on Wednesday, January 21, and Thursday, January 22. The lane restriction will [...]