June 23, 2026 at 20:22 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Teachers are hitting the books again and with a purpose: A new program at a local college is opening doors to fight the region's teacher shortage, giving educators a fresh path forward. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explains the program as the first group heads back to campus. The King's [...]
June 23, 2026 at 19:06 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — June 23 marked 54 years since Hurricane Agnes barreled its way through the Wyoming Valley. A day remembered for high-rising water, extensive flooding, and heartache. The Susquehanna River's waters flooded 20,000 homes and 2,700 businesses in Luzerne County, killing six people and causing more than $1,000,000 in damage at the [...]
June 23, 2026 at 17:01 EDTWNEP
Camp United kicked off for the first time at the FM Kirby Center. Take a look at why it's already getting a thumbs up from campers.
June 23, 2026 at 16:30 EDTWNEP
Three visually-impaired students begin working with Wilkes-Barre's Department this July, gaining vital job experience.
June 23, 2026 at 10:31 EDTWNEP
A nonprofit in Luzerne County is reminding people that sunglasses are more than a fashion accessory.
May 2, 2017 at 03:27 EDTPennDOT
Motorists traveling on Interstate 80 are advised the interstate is closed in both directions between Exit 242 (Mainville/Mifflinville) in Columbia County and Exit 256 (Conyngham/Nescopeck) in Luzerne County due to a tractor-trailer crash.
September 19, 2016 at 17:19 EDTPennDOT
Update: All lanes are now open on I-80 eastbound at mile 249 in Luzerne County.
Update 18:25: The right lane is now open on I-80 eastbound at mile 249 in Luzerne County. The left lane remains closed for cleanup.
Motorists are advised that Interstate 80 eastbound is closed at the Mifflinville exit in Columbia County due to a vehicle crash at mile 249 in Luzerne County.
A detour is in place using Exit 242 (Mifflinville) and Route 93.
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