Ruth's Place to host 17th annual Walk for Hope to fund emergency shelter
May 30, 2025 at 06:23 EDTWNEP
Ruth's Place, a 24-hour shelter, prepares for its 17th annual Walk for Hope to fund homeless women's services in Wilkes Barre.
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Sweeten the summer with the Ice Cream Trail
May 29, 2025 at 19:00 EDTWNEP
The 8th annual 'Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail' returns from May 29 through September 7.
Peer reacts to student who lied about shooting story
May 29, 2025 at 18:33 EDTPA homepage
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Leaders with the school district and the Dallas Township. Police Department have confirmed the shooting never happened.
At a gun violence survivor rally in Kentucky back in February, Calvin Polachek claims he survived a school shooting in Dallas in 2017.
As we reported yesterday, the event he described never happened.
Expert weighs in on why people lie about tragedy
One of Polachek's former classmates, who served alongside him on student council, says she was stunned when she heard his story.
Woman accused of assaulting 4-month-old headed for possible trial
May 29, 2025 at 13:44 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A mother from Luzerne County is headed for possible trial on charges she assaulted and severely injured her 4-month-old son.
20-year-old Jazmine Clapper appeared via video in Luzerne County Central Court this morning to face numerous charges, including assault and child endangerment, in connection with the assault last November.
Investigators say it happened during an argument with the baby's father.
Annual Fireman's Picnic kicks off in Pittston Township
May 28, 2025 at 23:14 EDTPA homepage
PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local tradition continues in Luzerne County. The Annual Fireman's Picnic kicked off on Wednesday with rides, food, and live music.
The five-day carnival is put on by the Pittston Township Fire Department, and it is a big part of how they keep the lights on.
There was something for everyone there, from thrill rides to a beer tent and classic carnival snacks.
Officials announce lineup for 2025 Bloomsburg Fair season
Peers of former Dallas High School student react to fabricated school shooting story
May 28, 2025 at 23:06 EDTWNEP
Former students of Dallas High School are reeling after hearing that one of their peers fabricated a story about a school shooting.
Pittston Fireman's Picnic returns with rainy kickoff
May 28, 2025 at 19:57 EDTWNEP
The event hosts an array of food and live entertainment until Sunday, June 1.
Dallas community outraged over false mass shooting story by former student
May 28, 2025 at 18:11 EDTWNEP
The Dallas School District is addressing a false mass shooting story spread by former student Calvin Polachek.
Crews repairing sidewalks in Luzerne County
May 28, 2025 at 16:47 EDTWNEP
A more than $300,000 construction project is underway in Luzerne County as crews work to replace the sidewalks in Duryea's business district.
Former Luzerne County student 'shamefully lied' that he survived school shooting, advocacy group says
May 28, 2025 at 15:54 EDTWNEP
Ex-student from Dallas High School fabricated tale gunman attacked school and killed loved ones, classmates
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