March 8, 2025 at 15:02 ESTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens of police and emergency crews taped off a crime scene, and a man was sent to the hospital after a shooting in Wilkes-Barre Saturday afternoon.
The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department says they were called to the area of Schiel's Family Market on Hanover Street at 2:10 p.m. for a reported aggravated assault stemming from an argument between one man and one woman.
When police arrived, they found the man on Hanover Street suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, and he was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
March 7, 2025 at 23:12 ESTPA homepage
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Just in time for the beginning of the Lenten season, scammers are preying on local parishioners.
A local monsignor says dozens of people have called into his parish saying they have received a concerning text message.
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Monsignor John Sempa of Corpus Christi Parish in West Pittston wants people to know he is not the one behind the text messages, asking for solicitations.
March 7, 2025 at 18:13 ESTWNEP
In this week's 16 To The Rescue, we meet a bonded pair of cats whose owner passed away more than a year ago.
March 7, 2025 at 17:43 ESTPA homepage
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Dress for Success Luzerne county kicked off "International Women's Day" celebrations, one day early, in Kingston with their annual luncheon.
The honorable Stefanie Salavantis, the first female president judge in Luzerne County's 250 year history, was the guest of honor.
She was interviewed in a "Fireside Chat" hosted by our very own Rachel Malak.
At the JCC, guests enjoyed their meals, participated in the basket raffle, and bought "Women of Action" t shirts — all to support "Dress For Success".
March 7, 2025 at 16:37 ESTWNEP
For 22 days, people searched for Jasper, a German Shepherd, across Luzerne and Wyoming counties.
March 7, 2025 at 15:06 ESTWNEP
Newswatch 16's Valeria Quinones shares how the wig boutique not only helps patients with confidence but also their recovery.
March 7, 2025 at 14:17 ESTPA homepage
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Efforts are underway to improve safety at a busy Luzerne County intersection that's been the site of numerous crashes in recent years.
The intersection in question is located at the boundary of Nanticoke and Newport Township.
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There have been two deadly crashes at the intersection in the last year.
The most recent fatal crash occurred last week.
March 7, 2025 at 13:09 ESTPA homepage
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We’re just one day away from the Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade, and hundreds of groups are getting ready to take part in the celebration.
It’s a sight and sound popular during the month of March, bagpipes and Irish Step Dancing.
Both Jimmy Losavich with the Black Diamond Pipe Band and students with the Joyce School of Irish Dance have put in nearly a year of practice for the Scranton St. Patrick’s parade.
March 7, 2025 at 12:45 ESTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — Two people are facing charges after investigators stated they seized 500 grams of methamphetamine and several guns from their possession.
According to acting U.S. Attorney John C. Gurganus, a federal grand jury indicted 34-year-old Craig Lee Hickson of Plymouth and 46-year-old Rasheeda Kelly of Wilkes-Barre on drug trafficking and firearms violations.
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March 7, 2025 at 12:34 ESTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — During the season of Lent many Catholics abstain from meat on Fridays and pick up fish, shrimp, pierogies, haluski, and more at fish fries and Lenten dinners.
What to know about the Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade
The first Friday in Lent this year is March 7 and the last is April 18. Here is a list of fish fries and Lenten dinners happening in the area:
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