October 2, 2025 at 16:30 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Raising awareness and putting an end to a sad statistic.
The domestic violence service center hosted its annual Empty Place at the Table vigil inside the Luzerne County Courthouse.
The purpose of the vigil is to remember and honor those who have lost their lives to domestic violence in Luzerne and Carbon counties.
State police, AG investigation at local healthcare center
According to officials, one woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes by their intimate partner or family member.
October 2, 2025 at 15:51 EDTWNEP
Luzerne County is honoring domestic violence victims with a courthouse display.
October 2, 2025 at 12:04 EDTPA homepage
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police were seen at Lakewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center as part of the Attorney General's Office investigation.
Around 11:00 a.m. on October 2, Pennsylvania State Police were at Lakewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Nanticoke as part of an investigation with the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office.
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October 2, 2025 at 09:22 EDTPA homepage
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating and warning parents of incidents where jewelry is being stolen from students walking home in Hazleton.
The Hazleton Police Department reports that they are investigating several incidents in which individuals have stolen jewelry from students walking home from school.
Officials warn of dangers in pranking 911 centers
Police stated the theft involved children being asked to give up gold chains before the suspects fled the area.
October 1, 2025 at 17:24 EDTWNEP
Crews were called to a fire along Hemlock Street in Freeland around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
October 1, 2025 at 17:12 EDTPA homepage
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people in northeastern and central Pennsylvania called 911 multiple times for non-emergency purposes.
According to releases from Lycoming and Schuylkill Counties, two individuals are facing charges for making non-emergency 911 calls.
A criminal complaint from Lycoming County says 36-year-old Jessica Baxter called 911 centers 12 times in a two-week span.
The complaint says Baxter made those calls while she was intoxicated and wanted someone to hang out with and talk to her.
October 1, 2025 at 15:19 EDTWNEP
Police arrested two men for a September shooting at a clothing store in Wilkes-Barre. No injuries reported.
October 1, 2025 at 10:47 EDTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — It was another successful 28/22 Coats For Kids Campaign is in the books. Your generosity helped nearly 800 children in Northeastern Pennsylvania stay warm this winter. It's an effort that will make a big difference for people in need in our community.
One by one, coats piled up in Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, and Stroudsburg. Some gently used, many right off the rack.
All donations for our Fourth Annual Coats for Kids Campaign to benefit local children in need this winter.
October 1, 2025 at 08:20 EDTWNEP
Flames broke out along West Dorrance Street in Kingston Wednesday morning.
September 30, 2025 at 23:16 EDTPA homepage
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One house in Hanover Township is serving up a full fright fest for Halloween.
From skeletons climbing out of graves to a giant horned beast guarding the yard, there's no shortage of spooky sights there.
Old Forge home transformed into Halloween attraction
Bright purple and orange lights set the scene, while glowing tombstones remind visitors that the dead won't stay buried for long.
A towering skeleton looms over the porch, while creepy creatures and haunted dolls keep watch from every corner.
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