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 [...]
A crash on I-80 in Black Creek Township had shut down the westbound lanes in Luzerne County Thursday morning.
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A crash closed a part of Interstate 80 in Luzerne County Thursday morning. The wreck happened just after 3:00 a.m. Thursday, September 17, westbound on I-80 between the Conyngham/Nescopeck and Mainville/Mifflinville exits. There's no word on how many vehicles were involved or if anybody was hurt. PennDOT anticipates the highway will [...]
The crash occurred early Wednesday morning.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After years of serving families in and around Luzerne County, Bank + Vine announced it has officially closed its doors in a Facebook announcement on Wednesday. "While this chapter may be over, we're grateful for the memories, the friendships, and the community that made it so special," the announcement said. [...]
The 'Rain Tax' was enacted in 2009 to help the Chesapeake Bay cleanup program.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pictures, awards, and flags galore fill the walls of the Hispanic and Latino Excellence Center at King's College, offering a glimpse into the cultures and heritage represented there. But the center's biggest impact isn't what's hanging on the walls. It's the opportunity it gives students and community members to expand [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — King's College is taking its school spirit on the road. The college unveiled a brand-new Monarch-branded Martz bus designed to transport student-athletes to games and students on trips throughout the region and beyond. The custom coach features TVs, Monarch-themed seating, and a bold exterior wrap showcasing King's College pride. Rev. [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police confirmed a woman was hit by a car in Wilkes-Barre Tuesday, leaving her hospitalized with severe injuries. Traffic was backed up early around 5:00 a.m. on Wilkes-Barre Boulevard between Butler Street and Conyngham Avenue as police had the area blocked off after a woman was hit by a car. [...]
The accident happened on Country Club Lane Road in Sugarloaf Township, the driver was uninjured.
