WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Arraignments were continued on Tuesday for five suspects involved in the 'House of Horrors' investigation in Wilkes-Barre. Dockets state the five suspects were initially scheduled to appear at the Luzerne County Courthouse for arraignment, but was cancelled. The incident unfolded in February of 2024 with the discovery of the remains [...]
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating the impersonation of a Hanover Township officer. The incident involved an unknown man calling a resident asking for information. "We urge anyone who receives a call from any individual who identifies themselves as a police officer to exercise caution." If you have concerns about an officer [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With freezing temperatures this week, Wilkes-Barre has announced a Code Blue. The alert will run from December 29 until January 5. Calvary Bible Church, located at 410 South River Street, will serve as Wilkes-Barre's Code Blue Shelter. It will be open from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. each day.
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A popular resort in Luzerne County has closed its doors, leaving customers in the cold with no answers and no refunds. The Woodlands Resort here in Plain Township is temporarily shut down, and folks who put down deposits for parties and events are scrambling to make other arrangements. Late [...]
EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The man who police say assaulted an officer in Luzerne County is now under arrest. Authorities explain the assault happened on Friday after Wyoming Area Regional Police were called to Susquehanna Avenue in Exeter for reports of someone trespassing. Police say that during the investigation, Ronny Ramirez assaulted Sergeant Steve [...]
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say an investigation into sexual assault reports led to the discovery of multiple weapons of mass destruction. On September 11, the Pittston Township Police Department said they were investigating multiple incidents of alleged sexual assault involving a man identified as Ryan McDermott. Police say when they executed a search [...]
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The lights are back on at a local shopping destination. The Wyoming Valley Mall announced on Sunday that it will be open again. This comes after the mall lost power on Christmas Eve, one of the busiest shopping days of the year. This is the second time the mall [...]
Police in Ashley say they have found 17-year-old Jade Alvelo, who was missing for over a week.
Members say that over 1,000 people visited the display during the open house.
Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones spoke with local leaders about what this restoration means for the city's future.
