PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The West Pittston Historical Society celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special historical exhibition at the First United Methodist Church in West Pittston. The event brought community members together to explore the borough's heritage while supporting the organization. Attendees participated in a pie and ice cream social held to raise [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Riverfest returned to Nesbitt Park along the Susquehanna River in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, drawing families for a day of live music, local history and educational activities. The event in Luzerne County featured exhibits on local waterways, fish and area history for children. Young attendees also participated in scavenger hunts and [...]
Local high school students and an artist team up to create a Liberty Bell for Hazle Township, as part of the America250 PA Bells Across PA project.
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For most people, stepping out of an airplane thousands of feet above the ground would be terrifying. For Clara White, it's an adventure. At 102 years old, White has discovered a passion for skydiving, embracing the thrill of each jump with a fearless attitude. “What was your reaction when you [...]
A 19-year-old student wins a prestigious award for her musical talent.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— 'Sultans of Swing', 'Money for Nothing'On Friday, some of the musicians behind that sound played right in the heart of Wilkes-Barre. Unlike Wilkes-Barre's 'Rockin the River' concert series, people did not have to go 'Down to the Waterline' for this show. Dire Straits Legacy, a band including four members of the [...]
The band, consisting of musicians who have all played with Dire Straits, stopped on their American tour to continue the Wilkes-Barre tradition.
PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — North River Street has reopened after a downed utility pole caused a temporary closure near the Cross Valley Expressway. A utility pole and all its wires came down across the road Friday afternoon, closing off the road from West Chestnut Street to River Street in Wilkes-Barre. Part of the Cross [...]
One Luzerne County woman is fighting a disease while working to find its cure, but she's not doing it alone.
Fork Over Love announced this week that it will close on September 30.
