WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A gun salute helped history come to life in the Wyoming Valley as part of the Memorial Day weekend ceremony that happened Sunday at the flag-adorned Battle of Wyoming Monument. People gathered to honor the fallen from the historic Battle of Wyoming nearly 250 years ago. Men and women dressed [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say they are searching for a truck that fled the scene of a three-vehicle hit-and-run. The below red Chevrolet fled the scene of the crash just aft on Route 309 southbound just south of exit 1 (Kidder Street), according to PSP. PSP ask anyone with information [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dreary weather on Sunday did not stop an "adaptive adventures" event at Wilkes-Barre's Kirby Park. It gave people with physical disabilities the chance to try-out specialized bikes and off-road equipment designed to help them stay active outdoors. The event was hosted by "Individual Abilities in Motion." The local non-profit helps [...]
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Watch out for road restrictions Monday because of holiday activities. One of those activities is the Memorial Day Parade in Kingston and Forty Fort. All roads and intersections on Wyoming Avenue between Kingston Corners and the Forty Fort Borough building will be closed. The parade restrictions will start around 10:30 [...]
ASHLEY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One man is in jail facing multiple charges after a several-hour long standoff that started late Friday night and went into early Saturday morning. Cordell Banks of Ashley, 39, is accused by police of threatening his girlfriend with a knife, showing a gun, and injuring her by hitting her in [...]
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins advanced to the Calder Cup Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday night, beating the Springfield Thunderbirds, 8-1, its largest postseason rout in a game since 2007. The Penguins scored four goals in the first period to power the group to the conference finals for the first time [...]
Nearly 50 student run businesses were showcased featuring anything from handmade crafts, baked goods, games, inventions, and more.
Avoca Cub Scout Pack 316 and Troop BSA 316 marked Memorial Day by placing new flags on 1,200 veterans' graves across several local cemeteries.
Luzerne County's Memorial Day ceremony moved indoors due to rain, honoring local veterans with a heartfelt tribute and a ceremonial gun salute.
LUZERNE BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Signs of red, white, and blue are just about everywhere this Memorial Day weekend. One of those areas is a local park. Memorial Park in Luzerne Borough is lined with dozens of U.S. flags. The display pays tribute to the men and women who sacrificed their lives for our [...]
