FREELAND, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Five more people have been arrested and charged in connection with a Dec. 2 Freeland shooting that resulted in the death of one teen, officials say. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, the shooting occurred outside the "Fly Monkey" vape shop along Centre Street in Freeland. Two people were shot, [...]
46 men and women ended a meaningful journey at the Luzerne County Courthouse on Tuesday.
Dashawn Nelson pleaded guilty to criminal use of a communication facility and seven counts of delivery of cocaine on Monday.
Jhoan Solano Castillo faces criminal homicide and conspiracy to commit criminal homicide charges.
COURTDALE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested a man after he ran from them during a DUI checkpoint in Luzerne County. The Courtdale Police Department stated they were conducting a DUI checkpoint when 20-year-old Jaden Kellowan tried to flee from officers on foot. Police reported that a search warrant on Kellowan's vehicle revealed [...]
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people, including a juvenile, were arrested after they were caught burglarizing a smoke shop, police say. On December 6, around 3:00 a.m., officers were called to Olasco Smoke Shop for a report of a burglary in Hazleton. Police said on the scene, the front glass door was shattered, and [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With the frigid weather approaching, Wilkes-Barre has declared a Code Blue. Mayor George Brown says it's in effect on Monday and Tuesday. Calvary Bible Church located on South River Street will serve as shelter. The Code Blue runs through Tuesday morning, with shelters open each night from 7:00 p.m. until [...]
Wilkes University President Greg Cant announced to the school's board of trustees that he plans to retire next year.
Crews responded after a modular home fell off a trailer on Route 93 in Nescopeck Monday morning.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tradition is alive and well for some local Polish communities. Wigilia, a customary Polish Christmas meal, was celebrated on Sunday afternoon. The ever-growing event included ethnic holiday foods, traditional Polish songs, and a special Christmas prayer service. Two Wilkes University students were awarded scholarships as part of the festive celebration. [...]
