Luzerne County

Nearly 50 individuals celebrated their journey from incarceration to independence at a graduation ceremony at the Luzerne County Courthouse.

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A stolen gun, a man charged, and a getaway that didn't get very far: Butler Township Police say 21-year-old Gary Mitchell stole a Glock from an apartment in the Beech Mountain Lakes community early Saturday morning, then fled on foot. Officers tracked him down at the front gate, where [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 2026 is an election year and election officials have been preparing for next week's primaries for the past few months. One area county has experienced issues in the past and is hoping for a smooth election day this time around. Luzerne County election workers have been gearing up for months [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A celebration of the arts is coming to the Diamond City, and with it may come some headaches for drivers making their way through downtown Wilkes-Barre. Public Square will be packed with local artists, live entertainment, and dozens of vendors at the 70th Annual Fine Arts Fiesta. Drivers should also [...]

FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local fitness facility gave police officers a good workout on Monday. Construct in Forty Fort hosted officers for a special training session designed to help them on the job. From ju-jitsu to breathing exercises, officers learned new movements to help prevent lower back and knee injuries. The workout [...]

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's National Police Week, and a big boost in funding is coming to a local police department. The Kingston Police Department has secured about $1,140,000 in federal funding. The money will go toward new equipment and technology upgrades. United States Congressman Rob Bresnahan helped secure the funding and says it [...]

The $1.1 million in federal grants will help fund much-needed vehicles and technology upgrades at the department.

Police say an 18-year-old was found injured along North Pennsylvania Avenue after a shooting early Monday morning.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local man has been reported missing as police seek help in the search. Wilkes-Barre Police say 37-year-old Malik Brogdon has been reported missing. The last time Brogdon was seen or spoken to was Friday, May 1, around 9:30 a.m. Officers noted that he was last seen near the dollar [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they found an 18-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound early Monday morning, prompting a shooting investigation. On May 11, around 2:20 a.m., officers were called to the 200 block of North Pennsylvania Avenue for a report of a person suffering from a gunshot wound. Police say they located [...]