August 29, 2025 at 07:44 EDTPA homepage
DRUMS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Four people were arrested on a blighted property after police say they were wanted on various charges.
Butler Township Police stated the following four people were arrested on Wednesday afternoon, after an investigation was conducted at a blighted property:
John Recklitis, 54, Drums
Ryan Beritcho, 51, is currently homeless
Trista Brotzman, 21, Freeland
Kristopher Lindemuth, 57, is currently homeless
August 29, 2025 at 00:12 EDTWNEP
An exhibit held Thursday evening teaches the public to recognize electrical hazards.
August 28, 2025 at 17:41 EDTWNEP
Rising Tide Wellness aims to provide resources to communities that need them most to raise the standard of living.
August 28, 2025 at 15:25 EDTPA homepage
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August 28, 2025 at 14:22 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Columbia County man faces charges for impersonating a Homeland Security officer.
Officers observed a vehicle with tinted windows, an antenna, a police interceptor logo, emergency lights, sirens, and a decal labeled "US Department of Homeland Security, CERT instructor."
Multi-vehicle crash slows traffic on I-81
August 28, 2025 at 14:02 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police report that Walmart in Wilkes-Barre Township is temporarily closed due to a water issue.
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Police say additional businesses in the area may be closed once the source of the leak has been found.
A representative from Pennsylvania American Water said the issue involves a service line connected to Walmart.
An estimated time for the store to reopen has not been announced.
August 28, 2025 at 13:53 EDTPA homepage
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman has been charged in the drug overdose death of a Luzerne County woman that occurred in 2023.
42-year-old Martina Wheeler was found dead of an overdose in bed by police officers on September 6, 2023.
In their investigation, police found that Wheeler had messaged with a friend, 41-year-old Cassie Zambetti, on Facebook in the days leading up to her death. Messages obtained by police show the two discussing an exchange of money and coordinating a meeting on September 5.
Man faces DUI homicide charges for fatal ATV crash
August 28, 2025 at 11:59 EDTPA homepage
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 has slowed traffic down Thursday morning.
The crash occurred on I-81 northbound between 1.2 miles south of Exit 168: Highland Park Boulevard/Wilkes-Barre, from mile markers 167.5 and 168.0
I-81 to experience rolling roadblocks for two days
Details on the crash are limited at this time.
PennDOT says traffic is anticipated to clear up around 12:30 p.m.
August 28, 2025 at 10:39 EDTWNEP
The roadblocks will be in place from 1 p.m. Thursday until 6 a.m. on Friday.
August 28, 2025 at 09:23 EDTPA homepage
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT stated that there will be rolling roadblocks on Interstate 81 northbound in Luzerne County starting Thursday, August 28.
PennDOT says the roadblocks will be located between Exit 151 (Route 80 Junction) and Exit 155 (Dorrance), beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday and continuing until 6:00 a.m. on Friday.
Repairs continue on sinkhole after 2 months of opening
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