WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some big weather changes are coming our way for the work and school week, and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is already cautioning drivers of the changes. The department posted on its highway signs that wintry weather is possible on Monday. That might seem hard to believe with high [...]
Veterans unite over colonial ale to support fellow veterans and first responders dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Lee Park Elementary will transition to a virtual learning environment due to mold in the air following a pipe burst last month.
A bucket truck used to service electrical lines overturned after losing its brakes on East Northampton Street in Laurel Run Saturday morning.
LAUREL RUN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A utility truck overturned on a steep road in Luzerne County early Saturday and left the driver injured, according to police. State Police say the crash occurred around 7 a.m. on East Northampton Street in Laurel Run after disregarding a traffic signal that prohibited a vehicle of its weight [...]
UNION TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Northwest Area School District is weighing its options as the state budget impasse stretches into day 129. Approximately 60% of the district's funding comes from the state, with the remaining 40% from local taxes. While no programs have been cut yet, leaders say they may consolidate the intermediate and high [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Wyoming Valley Parade kicks off at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, and there will be several roads affected until 4:00 p.m. The parade route takes place along Market Street, from Wyoming Avenue in Kingston to Public Square in Wilkes-Barre. The following roads will be closed from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. [...]
AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Airports here in northeast PA are joining others across the country who are facing staff issues. 28/22 News reporter Joe Mason spoke to travellers about their experiences. The Federal Aviation Administration is canceling more than 700 flights at some of the nation's largest airports on Friday morning. According to the FAA's [...]
Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones shares how experiences like these prepare students for the frontlines.
As a result of the federal government shutdown, active duty military members can no longer participate in the largest Veterans' Day Parade in the region.
