Luzerne County

A jury found Wadee Dwikat not guilty of all charges after an 8-day trial last week.

Bernie's Run celebrates the life of a longtime YMCA leader while raising money for programs that promote health and wellness.

Flames sparked along Mayock Street in the city around 1:30 a.m. Monday.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crowds packed Kirby Park for a massive concert Saturday night, but by morning, the focus quickly shifted to cleanup. Crews moved fast following the America 250 PA event, working to break down staging, remove fencing, and clear out trash left behind after thousands filled the park. City workers, stage crews, [...]

PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — History took flight over Northeastern Pennsylvania this Father's Day with vintage warplanes turning heads and drawing crowds in one part of Luzerne County: A World War II-era aircraft landed at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, giving visitors a rare, up-close look at aviation history. Families explored the plane, snapped photos, [...]

MOUNTAIN TOP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Families spent Father's Day on the fairways Sunday as golfers gathered at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club for the club's annual Father's Day Tournament. The longtime tradition brought together fathers, sons, daughters, and other family members for a day of friendly competition, camaraderie, and quality time on the course. [...]

Patchtown Days in Eckley Miners' Village celebrated Pennsylvania's anthracite heritage with history re-enactments, workshops, and new exhibits.

Families enjoyed a special Father's Day at Luzerne County's touch-a-truck event, offering free admission for dads and a chance to explore various vehicles.

Crowds gathered at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre for the America250 PA Concert Series, celebrating the 250th anniversary of America.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — You don't usually see this many Rolls-Royces parked on north main street, but today Wilkes-Barre played host to a major milestone— the 75th anniversary of the Rolls-Royce Owners' Club, one of the most exclusive car clubs in the world, which got its start right here in 1951. Members were inspired [...]