Luzerne County

A water main that broke Tuesday caused issues for thousands in Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties.

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania American Water says several areas in Luzerne County may have issues with their water after a water main break. Pennsylvania American Water announced crews were called on Tuesday to make emergency repairs on a reported water main break. The following areas are affected due to the water main break: "Due [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre City Police on Tuesday said they are asking for help in locating a missing teenager. Police are searching for 15-year-old La’Niyah Clark after they reportedly left their South Wilkes-Barre home. Authorities add that Clark is described as weighing about 150 pounds and standing at about five feet eight inches, [...]

State Representative Eddie Day Pashinski has announced he will retire in November.

Valentine's Day is all about love, but at one chocolate shop in Luzerne County, it's also about tradition.

La'Niyah Clark was last seen leaving her home in South Wilkes-Barre on January 17.

Wyoming Area announced it is moving 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students into its high school building, the Secondary Center.

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State Representative Eddie Day Pashinski announced he will not seek re-election for the 121st House District and will retire at the conclusion of his current term. Eddie Day Pashinski has been in local politics for decades. Now, the stalwart of Luzerne County politics has decided to not seek re-election for his [...]

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say a Hazleton homicide suspect has been sentenced after pleading guilty to murder. The Luzerne County Chief Deputy District Attorney says Jenndry Rodriguez-Contreras pleaded guilty to third-degree murder for the 2022 shooting of Felix Dini of Freeland. The incident happened at the corner of South Fulton Court and East [...]

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say the man charged in a deadly shooting in Hazleton last May has pleaded guilty. The Chambers of Judge Michael Vough say Jose Sandoval Perez has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and aggravated assault charges in exchange for other charges being dropped. Police say he shot two men inside [...]