December 29, 2025 at 18:23 ESTPA homepage
EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The man who police say assaulted an officer in Luzerne County is now under arrest. Authorities explain the assault happened on Friday after Wyoming Area Regional Police were called to Susquehanna Avenue in Exeter for reports of someone trespassing. Police say that during the investigation, Ronny Ramirez assaulted Sergeant Steve [...]
December 29, 2025 at 12:09 ESTPA homepage
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say an investigation into sexual assault reports led to the discovery of multiple weapons of mass destruction. On September 11, the Pittston Township Police Department said they were investigating multiple incidents of alleged sexual assault involving a man identified as Ryan McDermott. Police say when they executed a search [...]
December 28, 2025 at 23:16 ESTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The lights are back on at a local shopping destination. The Wyoming Valley Mall announced on Sunday that it will be open again. This comes after the mall lost power on Christmas Eve, one of the busiest shopping days of the year. This is the second time the mall [...]
December 28, 2025 at 21:22 ESTWNEP
Police in Ashley say they have found 17-year-old Jade Alvelo, who was missing for over a week.
December 28, 2025 at 20:06 ESTWNEP
Members say that over 1,000 people visited the display during the open house.
December 28, 2025 at 20:05 ESTWNEP
Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones spoke with local leaders about what this restoration means for the city's future.
December 28, 2025 at 18:38 ESTWNEP
Power has been restored to the Wyoming Valley Mall after days of not having power during the holidays.
December 28, 2025 at 16:00 ESTPA homepage
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hazleton City Police on Sunday say they are searching for a missing teen and are asking for the community's help in finding them. Officers explain that they are searching for 14-year-old Anahea Morel after she was reportedly last seen leaving her home in the area of Peace and West 21st [...]
December 28, 2025 at 14:00 ESTPA homepage
ASHLEY BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a teenager they were searching for was found after being missing for a week. Ashley Borough Police say they were searching for 17-year-old Jade Alvelo, who has since been found.
December 27, 2025 at 23:07 ESTPA homepage
EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News now knows a suspect is in custody after an officer was reportedly assaulted in Luzerne County. Police say officers were called to Susquehanna Avenue in Exeter on Friday for reports of someone trespassing. Authorities allege Ronny Ramirez then assaulted an officer and fled on foot. Officials added that Ramirez [...]
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