Luzerne County

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Hazleton Area Public Library is closed after a massive fire tore through a vacant church next door over the weekend.

St. Paul's church in Hazleton went up in flames Saturday night, drawing a third alarm response from firefighters.

The Hazleton Area Public Library sits just feet from the church, but swift response from first responders prevented any serious damage.

Man dies after motorcycle, vehicle collision

Officials say the library closure is because of smoke that entered its HVAC system, not structural damage.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's been a month since one of two giant sinkholes opened up on the same street in Wilkes-Barre. People who live there are frustrated by the inconvenience it's caused.

On Monday, they got some clarity on when their lives may return to normal.

The idea was to gather everyone involved in fixing the sinkhole, gas and water companies, the city's engineer, and the mayor, and answer questions from neighbors about their disruptive road closure.

With the first hole opening up in late June and the second opening just weeks after, Horton Street residents were able to ask officials about the holes' repair.

Flames that destroyed a century-old church in Luzerne County are now being investigated as a case of arson.

A non-profit in Luzerne County is collecting items to help those impacted by flooding in Texas.

PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after police say he threw a brick at the Fox56 station window.

Plains Township Police were called to State Route 315, Fox 56, for a caller stating "send everyone." The caller reached out to 9-1-1 a second time, claiming he was avoiding someone trying to kill him and threw a brick through a window to gain entry, police stated.

County sues pool contractor for ‘leak-plagued’ pool work in McDade Park

The "Pickle This, Pickle That, Pickle Fest" celebrates all things pickle-related this Saturday in Forty Fort.

MOUNTAIN TOP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's not every day you get to see animatronic dinosaurs, but that's what lots of families got to see on Sunday in Mountain Top.

The parking lot at Malacari's Ice Cream and Mini-golf turned into a sight from the Jurassic period. Visitors were able to get up close with these creatures of the past.

Triceratops, T-Rexes, and a stegosaurus visited Mountain Top for the first time.

Those brave enough to get close were able to watch the animatronics move right in front of them.

SLOCUM TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are asking for help to find who vandalized a park near Wapwallopen.

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say it happened overnight at Slocum Township Memorial Park.

Troopers say someone used a gator utility vehicle or something similar to rip a fence out of the ground.

Detours to begin on Route 11 in Lackawanna County

The vandal or vandals also did donuts on the soccer field, digging up the turf, according to state police.

The 2025 Summer Jam Vendor Market returned to Luzerne County on Sunday, showcasing local businesses at Heather Highlands in Jenkins Township.