January 22, 2026 at 17:10 ESTPA homepage
PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two homes are severely damaged after a Thursday afternoon fire. Crews were called to the unit block of North Street for a working house fire just before 4:30 p.m. Plymouth Borough Asst. Fire Chief Rob Pachanis stated that when crews arrived at the scene, they observed a fire in the [...]
January 22, 2026 at 17:00 ESTWNEP
A community is showing its support for a long-standing convenience store operator in Luzerne County.
January 22, 2026 at 16:56 ESTWNEP
Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones spoke with city officials who say it's a key step in their ongoing revitalization efforts.
January 22, 2026 at 14:15 ESTWNEP
Zachary Mitchell was found guilty on charges including unlawful contact with a minor and solicitation to statutory sexual assault.
January 22, 2026 at 13:32 ESTPA homepage
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 [...]
January 22, 2026 at 10:49 ESTWNEP
The NEPA Philharmonic hosts its inaugural Battle of the Bands, where eight bands compete for $5,000 and a coveted 2026-2027 performance slot.
January 21, 2026 at 22:43 ESTPA homepage
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 [...]
January 21, 2026 at 18:11 ESTPA homepage
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, [...]
January 21, 2026 at 18:10 ESTPA homepage
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 [...]
January 21, 2026 at 16:33 ESTPA homepage
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 [...]
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