WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pictures, awards, and flags galore fill the walls of the Hispanic and Latino Excellence Center at King's College, offering a glimpse into the cultures and heritage represented there. But the center's biggest impact isn't what's hanging on the walls. It's the opportunity it gives students and community members to expand [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — King's College is taking its school spirit on the road. The college unveiled a brand-new Monarch-branded Martz bus designed to transport student-athletes to games and students on trips throughout the region and beyond. The custom coach features TVs, Monarch-themed seating, and a bold exterior wrap showcasing King's College pride. Rev. [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police confirmed a woman was hit by a car in Wilkes-Barre Tuesday, leaving her hospitalized with severe injuries. Traffic was backed up early around 5:00 a.m. on Wilkes-Barre Boulevard between Butler Street and Conyngham Avenue as police had the area blocked off after a woman was hit by a car. [...]
The accident happened on Country Club Lane Road in Sugarloaf Township, the driver was uninjured.
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wyoming Valley Mall is expected to be getting a major makeover in the next few years. A presentation at the Wilkes-Barre Township Planning Commission meeting Monday night broke down the specifics of the renovations. MSC Retail Developers are planning on purchasing the mall, demolishing approximately half of it [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Seasonal items are arriving at the Pittston Farmers Market in Luzerne County as fall approaches, but market vendors are advising shoppers not to buy Halloween pumpkins just yet. The market is offering seasonal favorites alongside its standard selection of fresh fruits and vegetables as Halloween draws closer. However, organizers warn [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Volunteers of America will hold its 18th annual Walk for Hope this Saturday in Wilkes-Barre to support Ruth's Place, a local women's shelter. The event gives Luzerne County residents an opportunity to raise support for individuals using shelter services while walking the community's streets. The walk route proceeds through downtown [...]
A tenant would plan to demolish half of the property, but the biggest part of the plan has yet to be announced.
Swing by the Wilkes-Barre Municipal Golf Course Sept. 19 for Post 815's Ray Majikes 2026 Golf Tournament supporting the American Legion.
(WBRE/WYOU) — A recent lottery player has won $114,000 off a Win It All game from the Pennsylvania Lottery sold at a Weis in Luzerne County. A progressive top prize-winning ticket worth $114,026 in the Pennsylvania Lottery's Win It All game was sold at a lottery retailer in Luzerne County on Monday, September 14. Weis Markets in Nanticoke [...]
