WHITE HAVEN BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was hospitalized after another man accidentally fired a gun inside a home in Luzerne County. On Saturday, September 19, 2026, troopers were called to a home on River Drive in White Haven for a report of an accidental shooting. Investigators say they discovered that while a [...]
AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Avoca Volunteer Fire Department is receiving a $250,000 state grant to build a dedicated decontamination room at its firehouse, a project aimed at reducing firefighters' exposure to cancer-causing contaminants. According to the nonprofit Firefighter Cancer Alliance, cancer is the second-leading cause of death among firefighters. The National Institute for Occupational [...]
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Legacy Tattooing in West Pittston hosted a flash tattoo fundraiser Sunday to raise funds for the Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge. The fundraiser supported animal rescue efforts in Luzerne County. Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge operates near Dallas in the Back Mountain area, working to care for animals and [...]
The event had over 60 vendors, produce stands, and children's activities, and a historical encampment from the 24th Connecticut Militia Regiment re-enactment group.
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is advising drivers of utility repairs that will disrupt traffic in Pittston on Monday. The repairs are expected to last for most of the day near the intersection of Route 315 and Oak Street in Pittston, starting at 8:00 a.m and lasting until 5:00 [...]
Penn State's board of trustees approved plans on Friday to sell the 57-acre parcel near Dallas for $5,250,000.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 40 years after its grand opening transformed downtown Wilkes-Barre, the F.M. Kirby Center celebrated its milestone anniversary by debuting its first-ever in-house documentary, The Diamond of Downtown. The evening served as a tribute to the theater's rich history, with guests arriving in black tie attire and evening gowns, echoing the [...]
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Apple picking season is underway at Brace's Orchard in Franklin Township, Luzerne County. Visitors gathered to stroll through rows of trees and fill bags with freshly picked fruit. In addition to harvesting apples, visitors lined up for traditional fall treats. Offerings at the orchard include apple cider donuts, caramel [...]
The documentary titled "The Diamond of Downtown" tells the story of the theater's rich history, starting when it was originally called Comerford Theater.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Saint Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church in Wilkes-Barre is preparing for its seventh annual Middle Eastern Food Festival. Volunteers began the first of three days of food preparation Saturday morning ahead of the upcoming event. The festival will take place at the church, located on South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre. Along [...]
