March 5, 2025 at 15:17 ESTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — The fate of three federal buildings in northeastern Pennsylvania is in doubt Wednesday night. After reports that they were targeted for possible sale or closure as part of the Trump administration's efforts to slash the size of the federal government.
The buildings in question are located in Luzerne County and house Social Security operations. It's still unclear what the fate of those federal buildings and the employees, around 1,000, are.
March 5, 2025 at 14:39 ESTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a 14-year-old reported missing in Wilkes-Barre.
According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, 14-year-old Lamir Dais was reported missing.
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Police say Dais was last seen wearing a black coat, shirt, and sweatpants with red Jordan sneakers.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Stash at 570-208-0911.
March 5, 2025 at 11:04 ESTPA homepage
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wyoming Area Regional Police say they are investigating a scam where someone is impersonating a church pastor.
Police say people are receiving text messages saying they are "Pastor Sempa" from Corpus Christi Parish. The messages request donations of gift cards and cash to help families in need.
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These messages are a scam. Police say do not respond to the messages and that Corpus Christi Parish does not solicit donations via text message.
March 5, 2025 at 10:06 ESTWNEP
Flames broke out around 1 a.m. Wednesday along Main Street in Edwardsville.
March 5, 2025 at 08:02 ESTWNEP
The fire which started around 3 a.m. Wednesday displaced six people.
March 5, 2025 at 00:00 ESTPress Enterprise
Nursing home owner must reapply
WILKES-BARRE -- Luzerne County's zoning board denied a request Tuesday night to turn Bonham Nursing and Rehabilitation...
March 4, 2025 at 23:29 ESTPA homepage
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — News of the alleged theft hit Nanticoke area football players and parents hard on Tuesday. The big question now is, can they make up the $26,000 hole in their fundraising efforts?
Until now, parents 28/22 News spoke with say they were left with little to no answers as to how much was stolen, who was allegely involved, and what was being done about it.
Despite the big challenge, they're optimistic for the future.
March 4, 2025 at 23:07 ESTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men have been sentenced for a shooting that killed a 22-year-old man in Wilkes-Barre in January of 2023.
Yua-mir Grayson and Kadeen Carruth have been charged with third-degree murder and illegal possession of a firearm.
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A third person that was charged, Breanna Knight, pled guilty to conspiracy to commit murder back in January of 2023.
She has not yet been sentenced.
March 4, 2025 at 23:01 ESTPA homepage
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PA live! host Rachel Malak was recognized in the Back Mountain on Tuesday.
The Back Mountain Chamber of Commerce held its annual Awards Ceremony at Misericordia University, where they recognize businesses and individuals doing outstanding work in the Back Mountain area.
Wilkes-Barre Woman dedicates life to early childhood education
Rachel Malak won the Young Professional of the Year Award.
March 4, 2025 at 18:44 ESTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Families throughout NEPA strive to give their children the best possible future, which starts at a young age.
A Luzerne County woman has spent the last two decades dedicating her life to early childhood education and, in return, creating a stronger community.
During story time in Mrs. Anstett's pre-kindergarten classroom, children are encouraged to use their imagination.
Down the hall, you'll find infants engaged in play time.
The woman who created the inviting space for growth and learning is one of a kind.
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