Luzerne County

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Part of Interstate 80 was shut down after a multi-vehicle crash on Sunday.

Officials explained that it happened around 8:30 p.m. Sunday in the Eastbound lanes near mile marker 265 in Butler Township, Luzerne County.

Supporting Scranton animal shelter with fun at park

The wreck left all lanes of I-80 Eastbound shut down between exit 262, the PA 309 Hazleton/Mountain Top interchange, and exit 273, the PA 940/PA 437 White Haven/Freeland exit.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local congressman and his wife have begun what they call a long-term investment in northeastern Pennsylvania.

Representative Rob Bresnahan and his wife, Chelsea Strub, announced today what's called The Greenlight Project.

Funds from the project will be distributed through the philanthropic organization The Luzerne Foundation.

Different themes will be determined each year to help guide funding priorities. The first theme is "Bridging the Gap."

Getting kids free haircuts before coming school year

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — People are celebrating the Susquehanna River this weekend with an event that has its origins in ancient China. A crowd gathered at Nesbitt Park on Sunday for the annual dragon boat races.

Nine teams armed with paddles made their way along the water in canoe-like vessels decorated like dragons.

Besides the fun on the river, plenty of activities were held on land. The riverfront parks committee hosts the event.

Kids fill Wilkes-Barre library for End-of-Summer Reading Carnival

Dragon boat teams competed in Luzerne County's Riverfront Parks Committee race at Nesbitt Park on Sunday.

NEWPORT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A search effort involving a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and multiple local police and fire departments was successful on Saturday.

According to authorities, a 79-year-old man went missing in Newport Township on Saturday after he went for a walk in the woods by himself. He called family about three hours later saying he was lost.

PSP investigating after 1 dog rescued, dead dogs found in dumpster

Edenbrook nursing facility in Luzerne County held a back-to-school giveaway on Saturday, distributing up to 70 supply-filled backpacks to local students.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Kids and families filled the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday for an End-of-Summer Reading Carnival.

The children's department was transformed into a fun department with carnival games, prizes, and, of course, reading.

Congressman Bresnahan, Strub address online threats

The event celebrated young readers as they close their summer books and get ready for the opening of a new school year.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — People concerned about keeping Social Security solvent are sounding off this weekend in Wilkes-Barre.

Dozens of community activists, union leaders, and lawmakers turned out on Saturday on Public Square for a rally called Protect Our Checks.

Several were armed with signs urging Washington to leave Social Security benefits alone.

There is currently no proposal to use social security funding for other programs, but the federal government can tap into surplus social security revenues for general government purposes.

Dundee Gardens holds a special place in the hearts of local parents and kids. As everything is being auctioned away, the memories still remain.

Teams practiced for the annual Dragon Boat Races at Nesbitt Park on Saturday in preparation for the big day on Sunday.