July 31, 2025 at 10:04 EDTPA homepage
W. HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after police say a traffic stop led to the discovery of stolen vehicles on a hauler.
On July 31, patrolling officers saw a car hauler, driven by 20-year-old Jhonathan Santos-Rodriguez, traveling with equipment violations.
Driver charged, running red light leads to crash
During the traffic stop, police said they discovered the Santos-Rodriguez had two stolen Lexus sport utility vehicles.
The vehicles were reported stolen by the New York City Police Department.
July 30, 2025 at 23:15 EDTPA homepage
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry held a roundtable discussion on Wednesday on legislative priorities and economic development needs in NEPA.
Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) hosted the event.
A number of initiatives that the college is involved in were highlighted.
Business leaders discuss manufacturing, rural growth in Pa
The discussion also focused on worker shortage and infrastructure investments.
A number of local state lawmakers also took part in the round table discussion.
July 30, 2025 at 23:12 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Wednesday, Luzerne County is giving us a look at a pilot program that is set to soon bring Artificial Intelligence (AI) into government operations.
County leaders hosted a public presentation at the operations building to show people how generative AI will be used in day-to-day work.
The program to use AI was announced back in April.
The county says they wanted to be transparent and make sure people understand what the technology is, and what it can and cannot do.
July 30, 2025 at 17:59 EDTPA homepage
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A landmark church will have to be demolished after a weekend fire. That's the word on Wednesday from the Hazleton Fire Chief after Saturday night's fire on West Green Street.
Investigators determined someone intentionally started the flames on the third floor of the old Saint Paul's United Methodist Church.
Library closed after fire rips through vacant Hazleton church
Much of the roof burned, causing it to collapse. It's unclear what was used to start the fire.
July 30, 2025 at 17:42 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Red Sand Project raises awareness of exploitation and trafficking. Earlier Wednesday, the Children's Advocacy Center of NEPA and the NEPA Task Force Against Human Trafficking hosted the event in Scranton.
A crowd gathered around 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, with the red sand visible in the cracks of the sidewalk for all to see.
July 30, 2025 at 17:17 EDTPA homepage
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We made it to the finish line for the 28/22 "Hunger Free Summer" campaign. For three years now, 28/22 has been helping area children and families in need.
This year, we partnered with Gerrity's the Fresh Grocer and Gerrity's Ace Hardware stores.
To finish up this year's event, 28/22 was in Hanover Township, and that's where 28/22 News Morning Anchor Tom Williams and Chris Bohinski were on Wednesday, collecting donations.
Learn more about the 28/22 Hunger Free Campaign
July 30, 2025 at 15:19 EDTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities reported that a man missing in Moosic was found dead in Luzerne County on Tuesday.
Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce and Lackawanna County District Attorney Brian Gallagher have released information regarding an investigation that began in Moosic and ended in Dupont.
On Saturday, July 26, the Moosic Borough Police Department began searching for 23-year-old Nicholas Terrery, who was last seen at his home.
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July 30, 2025 at 12:15 EDTWNEP
The Luzerne County Coroner says there is a death investigation underway along Navy Way Road in Dupont on Tuesday afternoon.
July 30, 2025 at 11:49 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was taken into custody after police say he intentionally set a fire.
According to the media release, police responded to reports of an intentionally set fire on New Street on Saturday, July 26.
Death investigation underway in Luzerne County
The fire was contained to the porch and entrance area of an apartment building and was put out by the Scranton Fire Department.
Police spoke to witnesses and identified 49-year-old Robert Jumper as having poured gasoline on the porch and intentionally set the fire.
July 30, 2025 at 11:26 EDTWNEP
Wild Wellness NEPA hosts its first Accessible Outdoor Day at Kirby Park this Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm, offering free activities for all abilities.
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