Luzerne County

The Halloween parade outside Illumination Early Learning Center in Kingston was canceled after an alleged threat Friday afternoon, police say.

PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he allegedly assaulted a woman and held a knife at her throat. On Wednesday, Oct. 28, Plymouth Police Department was were called to Davenport Street, for a report that Melvin Harrison allegedly put a knife to the caller’s throat and punched her [...]

SHICKSHINNY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say a 9-year-old student was found with two vapes while inside her third-grade classroom. On Oct. 28, troopers were called to Northwest Primary School in Huntington Township for a report of a student in possession of vaping devices suspected to contain THC. Police say the 9-year-old student was [...]

The Kingston Police offers safety tips for Halloween, urging families to stay in familiar areas, avoid homemade treats, and ensure children are visible.

JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— With the house majority at stake, Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district is one of the most watched races in the country. Media from around the world flocked to WVIA's studio in Jenkins Township to watch republican incumbent Rob Bresnahan face off against his democratic challenger, Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti. The two [...]

With less than a week until election day, the candidates debated some of the most pressing issues facing the state's 8th district.

PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A seventh man wanted in connection to a shooting at the Plymouth Kielbasa Festival in August was arrested Sunday, leaving one man still not in custody. Nehemiah Samuel, 21, of Wilkes-Barre was arrested Sunday, Oct. 25, and faces several charges, including riot and aggravated assault for his alleged involvement with [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For many communities, the month of October is a chance to raise awareness about important universal issues impacting people of all backgrounds such as breast cancer and mental health awareness. Along with these issues, October was named Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which affects approximately 10 million people annually, according to [...]

Artist Sal DeFazio donated some of his work to the cause.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In just two hours, hundreds of coats found their way into the hands of kids across Luzerne County as this year's Coats for Kids comes to a close. It's a demonstration of not just the community's willingness to give, but also the need felt by many with the cost of [...]