DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An annual race in the Back Mountain remembers a teen who lost his life to suicide. More than 100 runners took part in the David A. Evans Color Run 5K at Misericordia University. Runners had colorful chalk thrown on them, which is a tradition at the event. Evans was a [...]
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Brace yourself for lane restrictions to start the week on a busy highway running through Luzerne County. A bridge patching project is set to get underway on Monday along part of Interstate 81 Southbound. The work will stretch between exit 165, the Mountain Top/Wilkes-Barre interchange, and exit 164, the Nanticoke, Route [...]
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man accused of robbing a Luzerne County Salvation Army has been arrested, according to police. Hanover Township Police say The Salvation Army in Hanover Township was robbed on Saturday, September 26. An arrest warrant was issued for the suspect, 54-year-old Daniel Behrman of Larksville. Behrman was arrested on [...]
The event was orchestrated as a way to say thanks to veterans in the community.
Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones spoke with Nathan Allen's great-great niece. She worked for 6 years to make sure her uncle is recognized and honored.
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Living veterans are on the receiving end of both recognition and resources this weekend, thanks to an event in Luzerne County. State Representative of Pennsylvania's 117th District Jamie Walsh teamed up with Misericordia University for an event on campus on Saturday. More than 100 veterans and their families attended. Roughly [...]
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County native killed in the Civil War and whose remains were lost now has a lasting tribute in his hometown. A grave marker dedication ceremony was held on Saturday in Dallas to honor Corporal Nathan Allen. Civil War reenactors participated in the event at Wardan Cemetery. Allen grew [...]
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.
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.
