16 To The Rescue: Bristol
May 8, 2026 at 18:03 EDTWNEP
In this week's 16 To The Rescue, we meet a 1-year-old Boxer who rescue workers say would be the perfect addition to any Boxer-loving home.
Luzerne County
Beloved employee marks her last day on the job
May 8, 2026 at 17:34 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A beloved employee at a department store in Luzerne County called it a career after more than 50 years. She spent her last day on the job surrounded by the friends she made along the way who became family. Elizabeth Lovecchio dedicated 56 years of her life to working at [...]
SNAP benefits stolen as Luzerne County residents grapple with food insecurity
May 8, 2026 at 17:05 EDTWNEP
People across Luzerne County are finding their SNAP benefits wiped clean as the state says thieves are continuing to target recipients across the country.
Blood drive held in Hazleton in honor of woman who died of cancer
May 8, 2026 at 16:58 EDTWNEP
The event was held at the Holy Rosary Church in memory of Abby Piskel Valentine, who passed away in 2023.
Greek Food Festival in Wilkes-Barre
May 8, 2026 at 16:13 EDTWNEP
A church in Wilkes-Barre is serving up all kinds of Greek favorites at its annual food festival.
Woman accused in disappearance, death of Wilkes-Barre teen appears in court
May 8, 2026 at 15:31 EDTWNEP
Bobbiejo Etzel appeared in Luzerne County Court on Friday.
Etzel prelim waived, charges updated, family speaks out
May 8, 2026 at 09:21 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The family of murdered teenager La'Niyah Clark spoke after the preliminary hearing of suspect Bobbiejo Etzel was waived. Etzel, the aunt of La’Niyah Clark, was charged with homicide after an investigation into Clark’s disappearance and death. During the court appearance, the charges were updated, with one previous charge being dropped: [...]
New service delivers gas to local homes
May 7, 2026 at 21:45 EDTPA homepage
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new business to the area is delivering gas to customers in the comfort of their own homes. Juice Fuel is a company based out of South Carolina but just started their new franchise here in Northeast Pennsylvania just within the last month. The company is dedicated to making their [...]
Second person facing charges in 2011 murder
May 7, 2026 at 20:22 EDTWNEP
Thomas Hunter and Frederick Balester were arraigned for the killing of Jonathan Balester in 2011.
Second man charged with homicide in 2011 cold case
May 7, 2026 at 19:44 EDTPA homepage
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A second man has now been arrested and charged with homicide in connection to a 2011 stabbing. The murder of businessman Jonathan Balester, 56, remained unsolved since May 2011, however a breakthrough was made earlier this year with one man being arrested. Following the homicide charge filed in January against 69-year-old [...]
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