FREELAND, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A death that was under investigation Saturday afternoon has been ruled not suspicious, according to Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). Troopers and the Luzerne County Coroner's Office were called to 700 Front Street in Freeland for a death investigationat the request of the Freeland Borough Police Department to investigate a death that occurred [...]
A man died after falling and hitting his head at a mart in Freeland on Saturday afternoon, PSP says. It is not suspicous and there is no threat to the public.
JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A road in Luzerne County has been closed after a reported water main break. A spokesperson from Pennsylvania American Water has confirmed that Lombardo Drive has been closed after a water main break. Officials say that approximately 70 people are without water after an eight-inch pipe broke. The repair will [...]
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A new chicken restaurant is giving locals a reason to face the chill. Sham's Hot Chicken officially opened its new Market Street location in Kingston on Friday. They offered the first five people in line sweet prizes, such as a PlayStation 5 and a 55-inch TV. With prizes on the line, [...]
As single-digit temperatures continue throughout the region, a day shelter in Luzerne County reminds us that one pair of gloves can make a life-saving difference.
Cleanup from Sunday's snowstorm continues in the city of Wilkes-Barre, but questions are being raised over how that cleanup was handled.
The new policy aims to simplify the transfer process between the schools, saving students time and money.
UNION TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people were charged for their alleged cruelty and mistreatment of multiple animals on two different properties. William Marshall of Shickshinny, 73, and Rhonda Curcione of Hunlock Creek, 68, are accused of aggravated cruelty to animals for depriving farm animals of food and water, sanitary living conditions, and improperly [...]
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As the cold grips the region, some are escaping it on the mat inside a popular yoga studio. The cold outside this January is unforgiving, but many are inside Melt Hot Yoga in Edwardsville for mats, movement, and mindfulness. The yoga studio is battling the freezing cold by providing a [...]
Authorities announced in a press conference Thursday that Sarai Doyle and Desiree Linnette face additional charges in the murder of Debra Fox.
