The annual "Stuff the Bus for Toys for Tots" event in Pittston Township aims to ensure no child wakes up on Christmas without a gift.
The crash happened on Friday after a car veered into oncoming traffic, killing 81-year-old Cecelia Pecaitis from Nanticoke.
HUNLOCK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One person died and two are suspected to be seriously injured after a crash on Route 11 that occurred Friday afternoon. Cecilia Pecaitis, 81, of Nanticoke was pronounced dead on the scene of a crash that police say was a head-on collision. Officials say the passenger in Pecaitis' car [...]
WEST PITTSON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County man is facing felony charges after allegedly destroying a police traffic sign in October. James Duffy, 41, is accused of damaging the Wyoming Area Regional Police Department's radar and message board, valued at $24,000. Duffy was taken into police custody late last night and now faces [...]
In this week's 16 To The Rescue, we meet Scooby, an 8-year-old pit bull/mix who is probably getting overlooked because of his age and breed.
A beloved Christmas display was destroyed after a crash in Luzerne County. Now the owner is left picking up the pieces ahead of the holiday.
HUNLOCK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Route 11 has been reopened after a crash occurred Friday afternoon, closing the major roadway in both directions. Route 11 northbound and southbound was closed in the Hunlock area, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. A detour was in place before the roadway reopened Friday evening. It is unknown [...]
Since Keystone Mission closed in June, the church is the only code blue shelter in town.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Local student athletes are spreading holiday cheer at an elementary school in Luzerne County. Wilkes University Athletics Department hosted a gift drive at Dr. David W. Kistler Elementary School in Wilkes-Barre. The Wilkes-Barre Penguins also joined in on the fun, giving out presents to kids. Fourteen teams delivered gifts to over [...]
Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones spoke with the founder of Rising Tide Wellness about why this network is especially crucial this winter season.
