Luzerne County

Newswatch 16's Melissa Steininger spoke with officials in Luzerne County about the first property tax increase in Wilkes-Barre Township in nearly three decades.

Skyler James Lefort, 27, faces multiple charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl while out on bail for a similar offense, officials say

WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man is facing charges after he was accused of sexually assaulting a teenager and giving alcohol to minors. Wyoming Area Regional Police say they got a report of a sexual assault on November 2. Officer Robert Shupp spoke with a family member of the 15-year-old victim and [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A bad crash happened just outside the 28/22 New Studio on Tuesday afternoon. A car landed on its side just outside our doors on South Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre. People ran to the scene to find one man inside the vehicle. He was able to speak with those outside the [...]

Flames broke out around 11 a.m. Tuesday along McLean Street.

An elderly woman in Luzerne County lost a large part of her life savings after falling victim to an online scam.

DUPONT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County Coroner has identified a man who died as a result of a fire in Dupont on Tuesday. The fire is out, but the investigation is ongoing at 403 McLean Street in Dupont. Several local fire and EMS crews were battling the blaze, and most of them have [...]

NEWPORT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man faces charges after police say he threatened to blow up a building and shoot survivors in Luzerne County. Police were called to East Kirmar Avenue in Newport Township on Friday regarding threats made to the Children's Services Center. Investigators say Scott Davis was on the phone with [...]

State Senator Marty Flynn showed Newswatch 16 a sneak peek at a warehouse filled with bikes that will be given out before the holiday.

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Jews around the world are celebrating the second night of Hanukkah. A large group gathered at Wyoming Seminary Upper School in Kingston to light a nine-foot outdoor menorah. Jewish students on campus say they appreciate seeing their faith publicly recognized through the inaugural outdoor lighting. A Sem graduate who attends [...]