Luzerne County

(WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County Community College, Lackawanna College and the Scranton Area School District have partnered to launch a new hospitality workforce initiative designed to train the next generation of industry workers in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The Mount Airy Foundation is participating in the program by providing $25,000 in scholarship money for students. Both Luzerne County [...]

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It was a night full of purple for the Division 2 1A field hockey championship, honoring one local player who lights up a room with her infectious personality. “Just knowing that she wouldn’t be here really upset me because she means so much to me, and I really, really wanted [...]

DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For the first time since 1993, Democrats will control the Pennsylvania State House, Senate and governorship. State Democrats are calling the election night gains a trifecta. Governor Josh Shapiro spoke about the victories on Wednesday. "We now have a responsibility to govern and govern responsibly with this new trifecta and [...]

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local students are getting a firsthand look at leadership and what it takes to make a difference in their community. A classroom lesson in public service is inspiring local students to get involved and follow their dreams. A Pennsylvania state representative shares his journey with students and what it takes [...]

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A major connector to I-81 has reopened in Pittston Thursday. PennDOT says Oak Street near Pittston was closed to traffic but reopened as of 10:00 a.m. The railroad was doing work along the tracks, which was supposed to wrap up Wednesday, but Norfolk Southern needed more time to finish the [...]

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The District 2 1A field hockey championship was bigger than the game itself Tuesday night. The Lake Lehman Black Knights organized a "Purple out" for Mya Lavan after she suffered a medical emergency over Halloween weekend and is in the hospital recovering. Friends, family, and students packed Wolfpack Stadium in [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Election Night 2026 brought the end to Republican strongholds nationwide. The GOP lost control of both the house and senate on election night, including a high profile seat in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Incumbent Rob Bresnahan was unseated by now Congresswoman-elect Paige Cognetti in the Commonwealth's 8th Congressional District, earning more than [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County elementary school principal fulfilled a wager Wednesday by kissing a bull after a first-grade class completed a major literacy challenge. Principal Jason Tribbet of St. Nicholas - St. Mary School in Wilkes-Barre puckered up to honor his agreement with the students after they reached their goal of [...]

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to Luzerne County, continuing its tradition of holiday rock opera and philanthropy, with proceeds benefiting local charities

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre City Police were looking for a mom and two children that they said were last seen Monday night. The three were announced to have been found Wednesday afternoon. Police thanked the public for their help.