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Fire Chief gives fire safety tips for holidays

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 [...]

Blood trail leads police to stabbing arrest

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 [...]

Months-long drug investigation seized cocaine, $24K

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 [...]

Woman accused of using $500 worth of counterfeit cash at Walmart

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a woman who allegedly used $500 worth of counterfeit cash at Walmart. Wilkes-Barre Township Police, along with Pittston Township Police, are searching to identify the woman pictured below. Police say the suspect went to Walmart and passed $500 in counterfeit $50 bills. Any person with [...]

NEPA drone racing group design, set up race track for micro drones

PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Competitors are on cloud nine after they zipped past obstacles with micro drones. The group, NEPA Quad Racers, designed and set up a track at the Pilot Mind Drone Academy in Pittston Township. Participants came from as far away as Texas, Virginia, and the New England region to gear [...]

Snapping photos with Krampus at local business

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Getting a photo for the holiday season is more than just sitting on Santa's lap; some prefer posing with his dark counterpart. People crammed into The Strange and Unusual in Kingston on Sunday afternoon for Photos with Krampus. The character is a horned, demonic folklore figure that originated in Pagan [...]

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