Winterfest delights in Exeter with live ice sculpting, crafts, live performances and more
February 21, 2026 at 22:03 ESTWNEP
This is the fourth Winterfest put together by the Harding Recreation Committee in Exeter Township.
Luzerne County
Luzerne County community unites to support Mark Pisano's cancer battle with benefit event
February 21, 2026 at 21:39 ESTWNEP
Hundreds gathered in Luzerne County to support Mark Pisano, battling large B-cell lymphoma, Blood drive scheduled for June 19th.
Hikers hit Back Mountain for Family Nature Bare Tree ID Walk
February 21, 2026 at 21:31 ESTPA homepage
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you had to pick a day this weekend for a nature walk, Saturday was a fine choice. Hikers headed out to Forest Echo Bird Sanctuary in Luzerne County's Back Mountain for what's billed as a Family Nature Bare Tree ID Walk. The guided walk provided participants a chance to [...]
Bridge to Fern Knoll Burial Park reopens after nearly a year, reuniting families with loved ones
February 21, 2026 at 21:27 ESTWNEP
Fern Knoll Burial Park bridge reopens in Dallas Township, restoring critical access for visitors to reconnect with loved ones.
Bridge to cemetery reopens after collapse
February 21, 2026 at 21:00 ESTPA homepage
DALLAS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Cars are once again able to use the access bridge to Fern Knoll Burial Park near Dallas. The bridge collapsed last spring, requiring a new bridge to be built in its place. RBR Earthworks from Luzerne County, which handled the project, announced the reopening on Friday. The company credits [...]
Residents prepare ahead of coming snowstorm
February 21, 2026 at 20:34 ESTPA homepage
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hardware stores are once again seeing a shopping rush before the storm hits. People were in and out all day at Gerrity's Ace Hardware in West Pittston, picking up what they needed to battle the elements. Workers there say Saturday was similar to the days before the big winter [...]
Coroner, police investigating Wilkes-Barre scene
February 21, 2026 at 17:12 ESTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A death investigation was underway Saturday night in Wilkes-Barre. The Luzerne County Coroner responded to a scene in Wilkes-Barre with police after a reported incident Saturday afternoon. In South Wilkes-Barre, Thayer Street was blocked off Saturday night as it had been for most of the day. Pennsylvania State Police say [...]
Parking bans instated for weekend winter storm
February 21, 2026 at 10:40 ESTPA homepage
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Violators of winter weather parking bans will be ticketed and/or towed in the Luzerne County. The bans will be in place to allow space for snow plows to respond to the forecasted winter storm. A parking ban on the following streets in Wilkes-Barre was instated Saturday Feb. 21, with ticketing and [...]
Death investigation underway in Plains Township
February 20, 2026 at 21:10 ESTWNEP
The county coroner, PSP, and Plains Township Police are at a death investigation along North Main Street on Friday evening.
Bridge reopened at Fern Knoll Cemetery after months of repairs
February 20, 2026 at 20:20 ESTWNEP
After almost a year of closure, the only car access to Fern Knoll Cemetery in Dallas reopened on Friday.
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