PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The driver involved in a three-car smash-up in Luzerne County has been identified. Police say Christopher Stanco was driving this red pickup truck on Route 309 South near the Kidder Street Exit on Sunday and was involved in a hit-and-run crash when he took off. The 45-year-old from Pittston [...]
WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wyoming Valley Airport is going to be looking a bit different soon. They officially broke ground on Tuesday on a brand-new, nearly $13,000,000 expansion at the facility in Wyoming. They're planning to add two new hangars for storing planes, a new fueling system, a helicopter pad, and a state-of-the-art automated [...]
Some major changes are coming to the Wyoming Valley Airport on the west side. Newswatch 16's Melissa Steininger explains what's in the works.
A 21-year-old man flew to Pennsylvania from Germany to meet with a teenager he met while playing online video games
Charges are pending after collision with three other cars
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The overcast skies didn't stop folks from honoring the fallen this Memorial Day. Hundreds lined Wyoming Avenue in Kingston and Forty Fort for the 136th West Side Memorial Day Parade, paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. “It's important to support every single event that supports our veterans [...]
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Paws up, West Pittston, a brand-new spot for your four-legged friends is now open. The borough's small dog park debuted just in time for Memorial Day and summer fun. The park is located behind the borough building on Exeter Avenue. It's a place built for play and tail wags. It [...]
EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Chrome, classics, and a crowd to match—Monday's car show in Luzerne County drew serious attention. The American Grill and BBQ in Exeter held their tenth annual Memorial Day car show The event featured live music, hundreds of cars, and motorcycles. Cash prizes were given out to participants, from best in show [...]
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Learning about robotics has become a vital part of the high school curriculum here in the 21st century, and one local student is taking what he's learning to help himself and other students consider career opportunities. 28/22 News anchor Mark Hiller introduces us to this week's "Here's To You, Kid!" [...]
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Veterans and others gathered for a Memorial Day tradition in another part of Luzerne County. Plains Township hosted its observation at its Veterans Park on Monday morning. Neighbors, supervisors, police, and others turned out to lay wreaths and pay homage to those who laid down their lives for our freedoms. They [...]
