Luzerne County

Police say two suspects fired several shots near bystanders at the Hanover Village Apartments on Monday.

(WBRE/WYOU) — A man who police said led them on a high-speed police chase through multiple counties has pleaded guilty to the charges against him. Isaac Cintron, of Chicago, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault stemming from a high-speed police chase that started in Butler Township, Luzerne County, and ended in Barnesville, Schuylkill County. In December [...]

Christopher Jones faces unlawful contact with a minor, interference with the custody of children, corruption of minors, and other charges.

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say a missing 14-year-old girl from Allegheny County was found with him in Luzerne County. 27-year-old Christopher Jones has been charged after a 14-year-old reported missing from Whitehall Borough, Allegheny County, was found with him after they met on Discord, police stated. According to [...]

Wilkes-Barre Police say a 13-year-old girl led officers on a chase through Luzerne County Friday, ending in front of Keystone College in Factoryville.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two children, ages 13 and 12, are being accused of leading Wilkes-Barre police on a chase in a stolen car. Police say a 13-year-old girl drove, with a 12-year-old as the passenger, in a stolen vehicle and led police on a chase for several miles. On May 1st, around 5:00 [...]

LEHMAN TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Youth basketball is not just about scoring points; it's also a way to help develop leadership skills. A local teenager is proving to be an example of that at his school. Cross Creek Christian Academy Senior Jake Tarnowski has earned himself quite a reputation on the basketball court this [...]

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A first look at the future for some local nursing students on Monday: The Practical Nursing Program at the Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center held its semi-annual Career Fair. There, students who will be graduating this month got the chance to connect with potential employers. Among them were [...]

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — US Senator Dave McCormick came to Luzerne County on Monday, sitting down with energy leaders and building trade workers at Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) in Nanticoke. He's pushing a new bill to cut through the red tape slowing down energy projects across the country. McCormick says faster federal approvals [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There is an update on the sudden sinkhole that has shut down a busy road in Wilkes-Barre: Crews were back on scene on Monday at the intersection of Spring and Mundy Streets following a road collapse Sunday. City officials say the sinkhole is not connected to gas or water company [...]