May 24, 2026 at 18:10 EDTPA homepage
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 [...]
May 24, 2026 at 12:26 EDTPA homepage
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 [...]
May 23, 2026 at 23:44 EDTPA homepage
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 [...]
May 23, 2026 at 20:02 EDTWNEP
Nearly 50 student run businesses were showcased featuring anything from handmade crafts, baked goods, games, inventions, and more.
May 23, 2026 at 19:53 EDTWNEP
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.
May 23, 2026 at 19:51 EDTWNEP
Luzerne County's Memorial Day ceremony moved indoors due to rain, honoring local veterans with a heartfelt tribute and a ceremonial gun salute.
May 23, 2026 at 18:13 EDTPA homepage
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 [...]
May 23, 2026 at 17:25 EDTPA homepage
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The man killed in Friday morning's crash on Interstate 81 in Luzerne County has now been identified. Jesus Montell Rincon, 58, of Clayton, was found dead on the scene near mile marker 140 of I-81 northbound in Hazle Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). PSP say Montell Rincon's [...]
May 23, 2026 at 16:58 EDTWNEP
Driver was hit by another vehicle while out of his disabled rig parked on the interstate's shoulder
May 23, 2026 at 13:46 EDTPA homepage
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A road is closed as crews are working to restore water to approximately 444 customers in Kingston. The Kingston Forty Fort Fire Department warned residents just before 12:30 p.m. Saturday of a water service disruption in the vicinity of Wyoming Avenue and Union Street. A representative from PA American Water [...]
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