KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Pennsylvania historical marker honoring Frances Dorrance was unveiled Saturday at the intersection of Ford Avenue and East Dorrance Street in Kingston. Dorrance, who was born in Luzerne County in the 19th century, was a pioneering preservationist, librarian and one of the region's first female archaeologists. Dorrance also served as [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County District Attorney's Office and the county's Drug and Alcohol Program recently held a prescription drug take-back day to prevent unused medications from being misused. The drive-thru event allowed local residents to drop off unused or expired medications for safe disposal. Officials organized the initiative to ensure prescription [...]
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Six people were rescued from a fire Saturday that broke out in a Hazleton apartment building, with one resident being transported to the hospital, according to responding officials. Authorities say the fire broke out in the 30 unit block of South Cedar Street off of Broad Street around 9:00 a.m. [...]
Veterans Voices: Meet Country Singer Robbie Jordan FREELAND, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Following his service in the army, a local country singer and Freeland Pennsylvania native has a lot to sing about lately. In this installment of Veterans Voices, meet Robbie Jordan, a local veteran who hopes to take his love of country music to [...]
DORRANCE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— As the sun goes down, the front lawn of the Davis family home in Dorrance Township comes alive with the spirit of Halloween. Behind each one of the hundreds of ghosts and ghouls at The Davis Haunt is a family looking to have an impact on their community. "We've been [...]
Through funding from Lowes' Community Impact Grant, community volunteers and Lowe's red vest associates were at the firehouse all day rolling up their sleeves.
DALLAS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An eye on collaboration in healthcare. That was the message Friday at Misericordia University. The university hosted its 2026 Healthcare Symposium; its first since 2019. The event focused on bringing healthcare leaders, educators, students and community partners together at a critical time. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, [...]
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT states part of Wyoming Avenue in West Pittston will experience roadwork restrictions until winter 2027. PennDOT announced there will be installation of a temporary traffic signal and intermittent short-term lane restrictions along Wyoming Avenue (Route 11), impacting the following roadways in West Pittston: The restriction will begin Monday, [...]
The fire started around 8 a.m. on Mason Street in Exeter.
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wyoming Area junior soccer player Ava Musinski scored her 100th career goal as a junior, while being in her second season as the kicker for the Wyoming Area football program. "It was a break away pass from Josie Kivek, one of my best friends on the team. So, I knew [...]
