Experts and advocates spoke about the dangers of microplastics and how the study found remnants in 100% of waterways that were tested.
Veterans and community members gathered at Wilkes University to honor those who served.
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new study from the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center found microplastics in 100% of tested sites in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, including in the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County. "What we found is alarming," Deputy Director of PennEnvironment Flora Cardoni said at a press conference Tuesday morning. "Every single [...]
At the VA Medical Center near Wilkes-Barre, veterans were joined by the Junior ROTC and honored for their sacrifices.
A 39-year-old man reported missing by his family days after authorities said he fled a crash was found Tuesday in the Susquehanna River
PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County Coroner's Office and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) were called to Route 11 near the Susquehanna River Tuesday morning for a death investigation. A representative from the coroner's office said they were called to the scene around 9:15 a.m. Tuesday. PSP identified Keenan Saniatan, 39, of [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Details released on the Caribbean Paradise owner being attacked with a sword before the suspect locked himself in the restaurant. On Nov. 9, officers were called to Caribbean Paradise in Wilkes-Barre for a report of an assault where the suspect was in possession of a sword. The owner said he [...]
Maxwell Bailey faces several charges, including aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, simple assault, and resisting arrest.
DALLAS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The nationally ranked University of Scranton Lady Royals clawed their way to a 60-50 win over the Misericordia Cougars for their first road test of the season. Early on, Morgan Janeski finding space and knocking down a three. The Wyoming area grad finished with 13 points in Monday's game. Lady [...]
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Newport Township commissioners held a public meeting Monday evening at Nanticoke Area High School to address growing community concern over a proposed $35 billion data center. The meeting in Luzerne County provided local residents an opportunity to express their views on the multi-billion-dollar project. Township officials were not expected to [...]
