Luzerne County

The event allowed kids to experience the magic of Halloween through chemistry.

Jerry Rinkiewicz faces animal cruelty charges after police say he left his two dogs locked in a pickup truck in 90-degree heat in June, resulting in their deaths.

EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating two burglaries in as many nights at a smoke shop in Exeter. According to police, Love Smoke Shop in the 1900 block of Wyoming Avenue was burglarized on Tuesday and Wednesday night. The incidents happened in the overnight hours when the shop was closed. It is unclear [...]

DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three teens are facing charges after allegedly vandalizing a park in Luzerne County in September. The park was temporarily closed due to damage, where 28/22 News found several picnic tables dismantled, garbage thrown around the park, and neighbors said a portable toilet had been tipped over. Two 15-year-olds from Dunmore [...]

Spooky sweets served up at Michael Mootz Candies. Newswatch 16's Nikki Krize gets a crash course in chocolate making.

HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A problem with a faulty water fountain is forcing a Luzerne County school to close for a second straight day. The Hanover Area School District states Lee Park Elementary has dismissed all students as of 9:30 a.m. Thursday, due to a "major" water leak discovered in the building, students will be [...]

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's hard to miss one Halloween House in Hanover Township: A spooky spectacular lighting up the neighborhood with glowing skeletons, creepy clowns, and a pumpkin patch of pure Halloween spirit. Every inch of the porch and yard is covered in orange, purple, and green lights, bringing this haunted display [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's a busy day at Boscov's stores all across our region. Wednesday was the 29th Annual Friends Helping Friends event, giving area non-profits a chance to raise some money. Here's how it works: All day, shoppers at the store can donate $5 to their favorite participating non-profit in exchange for [...]

Duryea Police say two 15-year-olds from Dunmore and one 16-year-old from Duryea are facing charges after they vandalized a park back in September.

JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With Thanksgiving a little more than a month away, families are starting to plan their holiday feasts. Meanwhile, volunteers at CEO Weinberg Regional Food Bank are hard at work, putting together meals for those who could use a little extra help this season. Those volunteers are almost at their [...]