BUTLER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man who claimed he was "on the run" fled from police after crashing into a ditch, officers reported. Butler Township Police stated 29-year-old Landon D. Davis of Scranton is facing charges after an incident around 2:00 a.m. March 19. Officers said they were called for a vehicle discovered [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police were searching for a teen who was last seen three days ago in Wilkes-Barre. Kayden Simoncavage, 15, left his home on March 20 and has since been located.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local library is turning a place for books into a mini golf course. Osterhout Free Library on South Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre was converted this weekend into an 18-hole mini golf course. Golfers, young and old, were tested on their abilities by putting through a course built by volunteers [...]
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lane restrictions will be implemented by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) on Interstate 80 eastbound Monday through Thursday for dead tree removal. The restrictions will be in place 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday, March 23, to Thursday, March 26, between exit 256 (Nescopeck/Conyngham) and exit 260 (Wilkes-Barre/Harrisburg/Interstate 81 junction). [...]
The Friedman JCC spring market in Kingston showcased diverse handmade crafts from 80 local vendors, with benefits going towards the Friedman JCC.
The 'State of the Art Drone Academy' in Pittston held the championships and featured over a dozen drone pilots who qualified throughout the winter season.
The Rotary Club's mini-golf event in Wilkes-Barre's raised funds for youth programs at the Osterhout Free Library.
The event allows visually impaired children and their siblings to take part in the iconic spring activity, while using eggs that make noise.
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's a big day for hunters who managed to bag any big game animal in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Game Commission Northeast Region held a big game scoring session in Dallas on Saturday. It allowed hunters to bring in their game to be officially scored. Any whitetail deer, elk, or bears [...]
PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Easter Bunny is getting a workout this weekend: Earlier in the day, it hopped into Plymouth for a free, community Easter breakfast at Faith Baptist Church. Families got to enjoy a meal, arts and crafts, and photos with the Bunny. The non-profit Youth Enrichment Project teamed up with the [...]
