AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport will host a full-scale emergency exercise with local first responders Saturday morning. In preparation for an aircraft emergency, the drill will test the airport's Accident Response Plan from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on airport property, according to an AVP press release. The exercise will include [...]
EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men have been arrested for stealing 150 gallons of cooking oil from a pizza restaurant, police say. On Oct. 15, officers from the Wyoming Area Regional Police Department were called around 3:00 a.m. for two men stealing cooking oil from Pizza Loven in Exeter. Officers said that on scene, [...]
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — Runners will be all dressed up and ready to compete, but the reason why is bigger than themselves. "It goes back to stability, right. In this day and age, it's very difficult to raise a young family in a stable and secure household. That's really what Habitat for Humanity provided [...]
It's been 81 years since World War II ended. More than 400,000 U.S. military service members died while fighting.
CEO Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank volunteers are preparing thousands of Thanksgiving meals for those in need in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tig Notaro to headline a comedy event at the F.M. Kirby Center in February 2027. Tig Notaro’s Out of Nowhere Tour brings an evening of stand-up comedy to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Feb. 21st, 2027. On-Sale Dates: Ticket Information: How to Purchase:
Gravestone Manor returns to Plains Township for its 26th year, bringing spooky thrills while raising money for the United Way.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Misericordia University announced Tuesday its intent to establish a new law program in part of the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus, the first law program in northeastern Pennsylvania. After more than a year of preparation so far, the law school is expected to be open for enrollment in the second half [...]
Misericordia University announced a law school program launching in the fall of 2028.
ASHLEY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A driver is facing charges after police say he crashed into two cars stopped at a traffic light, then dragged a man with his vehicle. On October 9 around 10:20 p.m., Ashley Police were called to a multi-vehicle crash on State Route 309 and Hazleton Street. Officers said a Chevrolet [...]
