Luzerne County

Memorial Day is this Monday, and the rainy weather did not stop the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center from having its Memorial Day ceremony.

Susquehanna Prep School looks toward Wyoming Seminary as it transitions into an early childhood education campus.

A fair in part of Luzerne County offered free resources and services to local seniors.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Preparations are underway for an annual walk that raises awareness about women's homelessness in northeastern Pennsylvania.

This is Volunteers of America Pennsylvania largest fundraiser to support Ruth's Place in Wilkes-Barre.

It is the only 24/7 emergency shelter for women in Luzerne County.

Annual Miss Unico Pageant kicked off in Luzerne County

The event invites people to come to Wilkes-Barre's Public Square and walk a route many women may take who are experiencing homelessness.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is seeking information on the location of a missing 16-year-old girl.

Police say they are searching for Angelina Prowitt Rodriguez, age 16, height 5'3, weight 100 pounds.

33rd Annual Jessup Hose Company Number 2 Carnival now underway

She was last seen near Hazle Street and Wilkes-Barre Boulevard wearing sweatpants and a hoodie with her hair in a bun. She was carrying a large tote bag with large white letters on the side.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The annual Miss Unico Pageant was held Wednesday at the Luzerne County courthouse, but this pageant is not just about looks; the girls were also judged on their impact on their community and service over self.

The judges are four well-known and accomplished women in Luzerne County, one being the Pittston Chambers' Accomplished Woman of the Year.

PA live! Co-host Chris Bohinski emceed the event.

Governor Shapiro spotlights impact of education funding

WEST HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) officials are promoting safe driving ahead of the holiday weekend. They took part on Wednesday in a Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement event in West Hazleton.

The initiative aims to emphasize the life-saving importance of wearing a seat belt while traveling on Pennsylvania roadways.

According to PennDOT data in 2024, there were 1127 roadway fatalities in Pennsylvania, with 311 involving unbelted occupants.

Paul Miller's Law goes into effect on June 5th, banning you from using your cellphone even at a stop sign.

Students in Luzerne County embrace reading with Camp Read A Lot in a woodsy-themed library.

The crash happened just before 4 p.m. Tuesday along Buffalo Road in Buffalo Township near Mifflinburg.