People gathered at the Wilkes-Barre Police Department Headquarters on Friday to recognize current and retired members who have passed away.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It was a somber Friday morning in the City of Wilkes-Barre as the city's police department honored two former police officers, who had retired after years of service and have since passed away. Captain Laralee Ann "Lori" Riemensnyder and Captain John L. Smith served on the force for decades and [...]
Voters will be relocated to the Swoyersville American Legion along Shoemaker Street.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's fun with a spooky twist under the big top near Wilkes-Barre. The Paranormal Cirque kicks off tonight from inside a big tent in the parking lot of the Wyoming Valley Mall. The adult-themed show promises to have traditional circus acts with twists and turns inspired by horror. The performance [...]
WYOMING BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews are now searching for the cause of a fire that damaged a Luzerne County laundromat. The call came in around 12:30 p.m. Thursday for a fire at a laundromat on East 8th Street in Wyoming Borough. Police officers first used fire extinguishers to keep the flames in check [...]
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 16-year-old boy was attacked by a groundhog infected with rabies, Nanticoke City Police Department is reminding the community to not approach wildlife. The boy was walking home from school with a group of friends when a groundhog ran across East Church Street in Nanticoke after being underneath an orange [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's the opening day of the 70th annual Fine Arts Fiesta. While it wasn’t the most beautiful day for the start of a fiesta, the weather hasn't dampened the spirits of organizers or attendees. The free celebration kicked off Thursday morning and will continue into Sunday evening. Attendees are welcomed [...]
The Republican nomination is contested as first-term incumbent Jamie Walsh has to fight off a challenge from former United Way CEO Bill Jones.
Wilkes-Barre Area High School hosted a field day for special education students.
WHITE HAVEN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was flown to the hospital after suffering severe injuries from his own dog's attacking him. On May 13, the White Haven Police Department was called for a reported dog attack on Susquehanna Street. Officers said they found a man suffering from severe injuries after being bitten by [...]
