PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — From the racetrack to the runway, Derby Day is serving speed and style at Mohegan Pennsylvania. The Annual Derby Day extravaganza in Plains Township blends trackside thrills with signature cocktails, classic food, and over‑the‑top hats competing for prizes. Awards were given for fan fashion, including best group-themed hats and [...]
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Page‑turning fun meets a paws‑itive cause at a West Pittston comic shop on Saturday. Rubber Mallet Comics is celebrating Free Comic Book Day, and its 13th anniversary, by giving away free comics. The nationwide event brings readers of all ages into the local shop, but this year comes with [...]
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Spring arrives in full bloom as a beloved festival kicks off in Luzerne County. The annual West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival kicked off on Saturday with a parade and live performances. The event, now in its 55th year, offers live music, dance performances, and the Little Miss Cherry Blossom [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens of American flags now line the Luzerne County courthouse, sending a powerful message of Remembrance. It's the third year for the Flags for Heroes display, recognizing teachers, nurses, military members, first responders, and loved ones who've made a lasting impact. 31 flags were sponsored this year, that's up from [...]
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After 46 years of running into burning buildings, Kingston Forty Fort Fire Chief Frank Guido is hanging up his gear. "Well, I can tell you it's very very emotional," Guido said. "It's a big day for me, 46 years of service in the community. What a great turnout for the [...]
After nearly half a century of service, the leader of the Kingston Forty Fort Fire Department is retiring.
BEAR CREEK TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The original Bear Creek Elementary school came down Thursday. For generations of families in Bear Creek Township, it was the place where they learned to read, add, and grow up. The building, constructed nearly 90 years ago as part of a depression-era jobs program, was demolished to support [...]
Katalin Czukrasz celebrated her 107th birthday at Providence Place Senior Living, inspiring her friends to follow in her footsteps.
Reports of scams on the rise in Wilkes-Barre, and police say more people are falling victim, often losing life savings in the process.
PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The man responsible for a deadly hit‑and‑run in Plains Township has now been sentenced. Louis Weihbrecht will spend 15 to 40 years behind bars for the death of 47-year-old Mark Svadeba. The crash happened in September 2024 when Weihbrecht's truck hit the victim's motorcycle. Weihbrecht pleaded guilty to homicide [...]
