Luzerne County

Flames broke out around 11 a.m. Tuesday along McLean Street.

An elderly woman in Luzerne County lost a large part of her life savings after falling victim to an online scam.

DUPONT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County Coroner has identified a man who died as a result of a fire in Dupont on Tuesday. The fire is out, but the investigation is ongoing at 403 McLean Street in Dupont. Several local fire and EMS crews were battling the blaze, and most of them have [...]

NEWPORT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man faces charges after police say he threatened to blow up a building and shoot survivors in Luzerne County. Police were called to East Kirmar Avenue in Newport Township on Friday regarding threats made to the Children's Services Center. Investigators say Scott Davis was on the phone with [...]

State Senator Marty Flynn showed Newswatch 16 a sneak peek at a warehouse filled with bikes that will be given out before the holiday.

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Jews around the world are celebrating the second night of Hanukkah. A large group gathered at Wyoming Seminary Upper School in Kingston to light a nine-foot outdoor menorah. Jewish students on campus say they appreciate seeing their faith publicly recognized through the inaugural outdoor lighting. A Sem graduate who attends [...]

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The holiday season is in full swing, and fire departments in our area are urging people to take extra precautions to keep their homes and families safe from fire hazards. As families prepare for holiday celebrations, fire officials remind everyone that this time of year also carries an increased [...]

Celebrate the holiday season at River Grille's festive pop-up bar, the Holiday Hideaway, offering themed cocktails and a unique menu.

PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a blood trail led to the arrest of a possible suspect in a stabbing investigation. On Saturday, December 13, the Plymouth Borough Police Department investigated a stabbing that occurred in the 130 block of East Main Street, at an apartment complex. Officers said an investigation linked the incident [...]

W. HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested a man after a months-long drug investigation that resulted in multiple grams of cocaine seized. On Friday, December 5, the West Hazleton Police Department, along with other agencies, executed a drug search warrant on a residence occupied by Luis Rivera Colon. Police say the warrant [...]