Luzerne County

Volunteers from across the country are coming together in Luzerne County with one goal in mind: making a difference.

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters have long faced an elevated risk of cancer due to repeated exposure to smoke, toxic chemicals, and other hazardous substances on the job. Now, there's a growing push to break down barriers around screening and put a greater focus on firefighter health and early detection. Every week, firefighters put [...]

Cirque de Paris has pitched its big top at the Wyoming Valley Mall, bringing an international crew of performers for nine action-packed shows through Sunday.

County Council will vote on a $550,000 settlement in a lawsuit alleging its child welfare office wrongfully placed a woman on a child abuse registry

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a woman is facing charges after they found 3D printed guns, children, and animals living in deplorable conditions inside a Wilkes-Barre home. On July 10, Wilkes-Barre City police investigated a domestic call on Madison Street. Officers said they found a 3D printer, manufactured weapons, gun parts, children having [...]

The Back Mountain Memorial Library in Luzerne County concludes its 80th annual auction, a key fundraising event featuring diverse items, food, and activities.

Community members celebrate the final day of Luzerne County's annual summer festival at Good Shepherd Church.

Planters 120th anniversary is being celebrated this year, after it got its start in Wilkes-Barre back in 1906.

LAUREL RUN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For one weekend a year, the phrase "pedal to the metal" takes on a whole new meaning near Wilkes-Barre. Drivers from across the country took on the twists, turns, and steep climb this weekend of the annual Giants Despair Hill Climb, and this year, the one-mile race up Easton [...]

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Fifes, drums, and muskets are taking people back to the times of the founding of our nation. People came to Nesbitt Park in Kingston to participate in or watch the Battle of Wyoming reenactment, celebrating America 250. The battle was a big 1778 defeat for the patriots in the Wyoming [...]