Luzerne County

Trooper Michael Pahira's cigar collection was auctioned in Hazleton, with proceeds set for a scholarship and savings fund honoring his legacy.

HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are looking into the theft of three motorcycles from a Hanover Township garage early Friday morning. In a statement, Hanover Township Police say a suspect entered the garage in the Lee Park Section of Hanover Township between 1:30 a.m. and 3:20 a.m Friday morning. All three motorcycles [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As a hub for the ever-growing LGBTQ+ community in Northeast Pennsylvania, HEAT NEPA Bar and Night Club showed their community spirit as they rallied around one of their own facing a frightening medical challenge. Stephanie Sparkles, a long time drag performer and active community member at HEAT NEPA, experienced a [...]

WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Visitors gathered on the lawn at the Swetland Homestead in Wyoming, Luzerne County, on Saturday afternoon to play 18th- and 19th-century games. Participants of all ages put aside smartphones and video games to try historical activities, including croquet, horseshoes and old-fashioned baseball. The event took place at the historic Swetland [...]

PRINGLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State Representative Brenda Pugh sponsored an E-cycling event Saturday outside the West Side Career and Technology Center in Pringle, Luzerne County. Cars lined up throughout the day as residents unloaded old computers, televisions and small appliances to safely clear out unwanted household electronics. The collection drive accepted a variety of [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Families gathered Saturday at the Kirby Family House in Wilkes-Barre for a free back-to-school event designed to ease shopping stress and equip children for the upcoming academic year. Children received clothing, shoes and school supplies at the event, providing families with essential items without adding an extra expense to their [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre held a buy-one-get-one (BOGO) book sale Saturday, allowing shoppers to purchase one item and receive a second for free at the building's Friends Book Shop. All inventory in the book shop was included in the sale, featuring reading materials as well as CDs and [...]

Officials say the American flag and county flag were stolen from the lawn in front of the courthouse.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PA American Water will begin canvassing next week in Wilkes-Barre as the utility company attempts to find lead service pipes, according to a release from the mayor's office. PA American Water will be canvassing with their partner, CDM Smith, in an attempt to identify the materials of over 10,000 customers [...]

DALLAS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dallas Township Police said they are setting up DUI checkpoints over the weekend. The Dallas Township Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint on State Route 309 during the weekend of August 28. During the checkpoint, officers said they will be stopping vehicles to check for signs of drunk [...]