May 1, 2025 at 11:09 EDTPA homepage
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County District Attorney has released more information about a woman whose body was found burning in Hazleton Sunday morning.
District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce confirmed the woman was Jessica Lockwood, 39, who had been reported missing from Frackville, Schuylkill County.
On April 29, an autopsy was conducted by the Luzerne County Coroner's Office. Lockwood's cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma and a gunshot wound. Her death has been ruled a homicide.
April 30, 2025 at 17:35 EDTPA homepage
DRUMS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wednesday is deemed as International Guide Dog Day, highlighting the crucial role canines play in helping people who are blind or visually impaired.
One local couple has been raising guide dog puppies for the past 17 years.
The Luzerne County couple has been volunteering to help raise guide dog puppies for almost two decades, and they say it continues to be an incredibly rewarding experience.
Summer, the Labrador Retriever, has a special job: she's training to become a guide dog.
April 30, 2025 at 17:22 EDTWNEP
Rocky Rhodes will sign off this Thursday from 98.5 KRZ after more than four decades behind the mic, ending his morning show career to enjoy retirement adventures.
April 30, 2025 at 17:15 EDTWNEP
Newswatch 16's Jack Culkin spoke to a developer and neighbors, who say they are looking forward to renovating the property.
April 30, 2025 at 16:48 EDTWNEP
Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones takes us to the memorial service meant to mark 120 years of service and sacrifice.
April 30, 2025 at 16:23 EDTWNEP
Katalin Czukrasz, a Hungarian Revolution refugee, is celebrating her 106th birthday in Luzerne County; she is known for her style and Hungarian cooking!
April 30, 2025 at 15:20 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One of the suspects charged in the torture, murder, and burial of a woman in what police call "House of Horrors" is speaking out on Wednesday. The remains of 38-year-old Nicole Cuevas were found buried inside the home in South Wilkes-Barre.
Six people remain locked up on Wednesday, charged in connection with her murder.
The so-called "House of Horrors" at 142 Carlisle Street in South Wilkes-Barre: One of the people who lived there was Faith Beamer.
On Wednesday, she said she was "sorry."
April 30, 2025 at 11:27 EDTWNEP
William Christian Jr. faces several charges, including unlawful contact with a minor, indecent assault, and corruption of minors.
April 30, 2025 at 09:50 EDTWNEP
The West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival begins Saturday with a two-mile run honoring Bob Messina.
April 29, 2025 at 23:26 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some residents in Luzerne County were out of their homes on Tuesday after their building was condemned.
A notice on the door of 16-22 East Union Apartments in Wilkes-Barre says the building is "unfit for human habitation."
The notice from the City of Wilkes-Barre's Code Enforcement Department also says the building is in violation of code for not having a fire alarm, electrical hazards, a plumbing issue, and a roof leak.
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