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F.M. Kirby Center celebrates 40th anniversary

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — From ticket stubs and standing ovations, to ballet performances and rock concerts, the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts has been a cornerstone of entertainment in downtown Wilkes-Barre for nearly 40 years. But the story of the historic theater stretches back much further. Originally opened in 1938 as the [...]

Luzerne County CC announces new trade academy

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On this National Tradesman Day, Luzerne County Community College announced a new trade program that will benefit students pursuing trade careers. The L3C Building and Construction Trade Apprenticeship Readiness Academy is a first of its kind skilled trade workforce education ecosystem. The program is tuition free and includes a 120 [...]

Trump signs executive order to repeal rain tax

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — President Trump signed an executive order, Wednesday, repealing the so-called "rain tax." It's the Obama-era directive signed in 2009 linked to cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay. The money goes toward improving water infrastructure and reducing pollution in area waterways, like the Susquehanna River. The tax is federally mandated and charges [...]

Board supports Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus sale to golf club

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A proposal to sell the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus to a golf club developer has been supported by the Penn State Board of Trustees. At a meeting held on September 17, the Finance and Investment Committee of the Penn State Board of Trustees voted to support the sale of the Penn [...]

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