PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We are now just four days away from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina. The Olympians have trained hard to get to this moment. But how can you train like an Olympian? Well, it all starts with three basic concepts you can practice in any gym: strength, endurance, [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Downtown Pittston is taking a big step forward in its redevelopment. Demolition has started at the former Quinn's Supermarket. Crews are clearing the way for a new multi-level parking structure to support local businesses, events, and more foot traffic. Pittston's mayor says the project opens the door for future retail, office [...]
Snow and ice are no match for volunteers at Meals on Wheels Wyoming Valley, who go the extra mile to deliver hot meals to seniors.
Both victims are said to have sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
LUZERNE BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple victims were taken to the hospital after an assault that police say was a targeted attack by members of a motorcycle club. Police responded to a bar on Main Street in Luzerne County at approximately 10:38 Saturday night for a report of an assault, according to a release [...]
Hockey fans rallied at Mohegan Arena for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins' Crosscheck Cancer Night on Saturday, contributing items for cancer patients.
Downtown Pittston comes alive with "Celebrate Music," featuring local bands across different genres.
FREELAND, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A death that was under investigation Saturday afternoon has been ruled not suspicious, according to Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). Troopers and the Luzerne County Coroner's Office were called to 700 Front Street in Freeland for a death investigationat the request of the Freeland Borough Police Department to investigate a death that occurred [...]
A man died after falling and hitting his head at a mart in Freeland on Saturday afternoon, PSP says. It is not suspicous and there is no threat to the public.
JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A road in Luzerne County has been closed after a reported water main break. A spokesperson from Pennsylvania American Water has confirmed that Lombardo Drive has been closed after a water main break. Officials say that approximately 70 people are without water after an eight-inch pipe broke. The repair will [...]
