Luzerne County

Reports of scams on the rise in Wilkes-Barre, and police say more people are falling victim, often losing life savings in the process.

PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The man responsible for a deadly hit‑and‑run in Plains Township has now been sentenced. Louis Weihbrecht will spend 15 to 40 years behind bars for the death of 47-year-old Mark Svadeba. The crash happened in September 2024 when Weihbrecht's truck hit the victim's motorcycle. Weihbrecht pleaded guilty to homicide [...]

Michael Kolarik was sentenced on Wednesday to two years of probation.

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It only takes a phone call or a message to turn trust into trouble: That was the message in Kingston Wednesday morning, where state leaders gathered to alert older adults about a surge in scams. The Attorney General says fraud losses topped $76,000,000 in Pennsylvania last year, with scammers now [...]

EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An assembly at a local catholic school is doing more than just getting kids out of class. It's hoping to address the dangers kids face in the digital world these days. Wyoming Area Catholic School students were treated to an assembly on Wednesday morning aimed at teaching them internet safety [...]

The Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department announced the passing of Michael Crawford Wednesday morning.

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — April serves as a national reminder of a difficult reality facing many communities. "I was really surprised by the statistics locally, regarding issues of domestic violence, sex trafficking, human trafficking, and how prominent it is in this area alone,” said Brian Wendt, a prevention educator with Victims Resource Center. As [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man who pleaded guilty to charges after brandishing a firearm at a "No Kings" rally has been sentenced. According to the chambers of Judge David Lupas, 52-year-old Michael Kolarik has been sentenced to two years of probation for pulling out a gun and pointing it at protestors during a [...]

SHAMOKIN — The Luzerne County Community College and Northumberland Regional Center held a Career Fair & Wellness Expo in Shamokin.

The Kennel to Camp initiative helps high-energy SPCA dogs show their best selves, increasing adoption chances.