Luzerne County

Smoke and heat afflict several firefighters while battling fire in Courtdale. One firefighter left in an ambulance.

KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The only thing brighter than the Strawberry Moon on Sunday was the lake at Frances Slocum State Park. Susquehanna Kayak and Canoe Rentals hosted its Glow Float, filling the water with dozens of kayaks and canoes decked out in colorful lights. As the sun set, paddlers turned the lake [...]

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — They ride on two wheels, but they are sharing one mission: helping animals in need. The Wyoming Valley Motorcycle Club held its 30th annual SPCA Run and after-party. It started and ended at the Polish American veterans club with music, food, and raffles. This event serves as one of [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A loud and proud celebration in the streets of downtown Wilkes-Barre on Sunday. A big crowd turned out for the 20th annual NEPA Pridefest. A parade helped kick off the event sponsored by the Rainbow Alliance. Spectators cheered parade participants, including many on floats filled with rainbow colors. The parade [...]

The rodeo celebrated dedication to the trade while raising funds for families of fallen or injured lineworkers.

The event brought together residents, community groups, and first responders for a day of patriotic festivities.

TUNKHANNOCK, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Thousands of people filled downtown Tunkhannock on Saturday as the community gathered for one of the borough's biggest traditions of the year — Founders Day. Tioga Street was packed with visitors enjoying live music, local food, shopping, and family-friendly activities throughout the day. The annual festival featured dozens of vendors, [...]

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Hanover Township man faces several felony counts for what investigators say he did with a child. 18-year-old Allamar Lawrence is locked up in Luzerne County prison. Police say they investigated a reported sexual assault at Dundee Apartments in Hanover Township earlier this month. They ended up arresting Lawrence [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new monument in downtown Wilkes-Barre honors miners who risked everything to save the lives of others. It now stands along the Public Square to honor 40 anthracite miners who received Carnegie Hero Medals through the years. The memorial was unveiled following a public program by the Anthracite Heritage Foundation, [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre City government announced downtown road closures for the 20th annual NEPA PrideFest on Sunday, June 28, hosted by the Rainbow Alliance. The lineup for the parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. and will begin at 12:00 p.m. The lineup will be on South Main Street between Ross and [...]