February 1, 2026 at 16:38 ESTPA homepage
LUZERNE BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple victims were taken to the hospital after an assault that police say was a targeted attack by members of a motorcycle club. Police responded to a bar on Main Street in Luzerne County at approximately 10:38 Saturday night for a report of an assault, according to a release [...]
January 31, 2026 at 21:40 ESTWNEP
Hockey fans rallied at Mohegan Arena for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins' Crosscheck Cancer Night on Saturday, contributing items for cancer patients.
January 31, 2026 at 19:33 ESTWNEP
Downtown Pittston comes alive with "Celebrate Music," featuring local bands across different genres.
January 31, 2026 at 16:38 ESTPA homepage
FREELAND, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A death that was under investigation Saturday afternoon has been ruled not suspicious, according to Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). Troopers and the Luzerne County Coroner's Office were called to 700 Front Street in Freeland for a death investigationat the request of the Freeland Borough Police Department to investigate a death that occurred [...]
January 31, 2026 at 16:06 ESTWNEP
A man died after falling and hitting his head at a mart in Freeland on Saturday afternoon, PSP says. It is not suspicous and there is no threat to the public.
January 31, 2026 at 12:33 ESTPA homepage
JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A road in Luzerne County has been closed after a reported water main break. A spokesperson from Pennsylvania American Water has confirmed that Lombardo Drive has been closed after a water main break. Officials say that approximately 70 people are without water after an eight-inch pipe broke. The repair will [...]
January 30, 2026 at 19:41 ESTPA homepage
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A new chicken restaurant is giving locals a reason to face the chill. Sham's Hot Chicken officially opened its new Market Street location in Kingston on Friday. They offered the first five people in line sweet prizes, such as a PlayStation 5 and a 55-inch TV. With prizes on the line, [...]
January 30, 2026 at 18:51 ESTWNEP
As single-digit temperatures continue throughout the region, a day shelter in Luzerne County reminds us that one pair of gloves can make a life-saving difference.
January 30, 2026 at 16:35 ESTWNEP
Cleanup from Sunday's snowstorm continues in the city of Wilkes-Barre, but questions are being raised over how that cleanup was handled.
January 29, 2026 at 17:31 ESTWNEP
The new policy aims to simplify the transfer process between the schools, saving students time and money.
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