Luzerne County

Sheriff Genesis Arias is the first female sheriff in Luzerne County and the first female Hispanic sheriff in Pennsylvania.

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After seven years, the Greater Hazleton Area YMCA has officially reopened its doors, marking a new chapter for the community. The original YMCA closed due to financial challenges in 2019, but it now is offered a second chance. Community leaders, donors, and supporters celebrated the grand opening of a brand-new [...]

The renovated facility now features an early learning center, childcare services, a pool, and a gym.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is wanted after police say he attacked another man with a knife, threatening his life. 39-year-old Michael Keefe is wanted on charges of aggravated assault and robbery in connection with an attack in Wilkes-Barre that left another man with stab wounds. On July 24, officers said an attack [...]

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A scheduling mix-up is forcing a big change at this year's Pittston Tomato Festival. Organizers of the Pittston Tomato Festival say there will be no amusement rides this year after the festival's ride provider double-booked its schedule. Committee members say replacement rides were available, but at a much higher cost. [...]

WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) camp for teens is going on right in our backyard. The Wyoming Area Regional Police Department is hosting the FBI Philadelphia Division Teen Academy Tuesday and Wednesday. The academy teaches the teenagers about criminal justice and allows them to explore different career options. The [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A chapter of one of the most startling murder cases in Luzerne County history continues as William Wolfe's homicide was continued on Tuesday. Wolfe is facing charges in the death of 38-year-old Nicole Cuevas, who was found buried in the basement of 142 Carlisle Street back in February 2024. Luzerne [...]

Genesis Arias will lead the Luzerne County Sheriff's Department.

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County has appointed its first female sheriff, who is also the first Hispanic woman to serve as sheriff in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Genesis Arias is the first female to be appointed sheriff in the county and the first Hispanic woman to serve as sheriff in the commonwealth, county officials [...]

W. HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple people are facing charges after police say they found them inside a car making threats towards others with guns and wearing ski masks. On Monday, July 27, officers said a call was made by someone who was being threatened by a group of men inside a car. The [...]