Three local state troopers were reported for falsely claiming they worked night-shifts to collect a pay differential. Their reporters say blowback fell on them.
Police say a carjacking took place in the Wawa parking lot along Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard early Wednesday morning.
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating a carjacking that occurred at the Wawa parking lot early Wednesday morning in Wilkes-Barre Township. On December 31, around 5:30 a.m., police say two men exited a red sedan, pictured below, and approached the victim. The suspects took out guns and ordered the victim out of [...]
SUGARLOAF TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Another proposed data center is making headlines in a local community. Dozens of residents packed a Sugarloaf Township meeting to learn more about a proposed data center planned near their homes. The township's board of supervisors says this project is still in the developmental phase and is different from [...]
Newswatch 16's Adi Iyer was in Sugarloaf Township, where folks are grappling with two major industrial projects.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Arraignments were continued on Tuesday for five suspects involved in the 'House of Horrors' investigation in Wilkes-Barre. Dockets state the five suspects were initially scheduled to appear at the Luzerne County Courthouse for arraignment, but was cancelled. The incident unfolded in February of 2024 with the discovery of the remains [...]
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating the impersonation of a Hanover Township officer. The incident involved an unknown man calling a resident asking for information. "We urge anyone who receives a call from any individual who identifies themselves as a police officer to exercise caution." If you have concerns about an officer [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With freezing temperatures this week, Wilkes-Barre has announced a Code Blue. The alert will run from December 29 until January 5. Calvary Bible Church, located at 410 South River Street, will serve as Wilkes-Barre's Code Blue Shelter. It will be open from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. each day.
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A popular resort in Luzerne County has closed its doors, leaving customers in the cold with no answers and no refunds. The Woodlands Resort here in Plain Township is temporarily shut down, and folks who put down deposits for parties and events are scrambling to make other arrangements. Late [...]
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 [...]
