WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Grand Marshal for Wilkes-Barre's Saint Patrick's Day parade was announced Friday. Retired Fire Chief William Murtha, a dual citizen of the U.S. and Ireland, was announced at the Grand Marshal to lead the parade. "It's very wonderful to lead the parade, I'm very proud of my Irish heritage obviously..." [...]
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 7-year-old boy was transported to the hospital after receiving a non-life-threatening gunshot wound Friday night, officials say. According to Kingston Police Chief Richard Kotchik, the boy was transported to Geisinger Hospital just before 9:00 p.m. Friday on Center Avenue in Kingston. Police say the incident appears to be accidental [...]
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dress for Success Luzerne County hosted its International Women's Day luncheon Friday. The event celebrates women in our community. Dress for Success is very instrumental in helping women get ready to rejoin the work force with clothing and various programs, Friday's event was a fundraiser for the group. "[It's] great [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued orders blocking occupancy of detention centers in Schuylkill and Berks counties until environmental requirements are met. Over concerns on the environmental effect and the effects on local water and sewage infrastructure, the DEP issued five orders to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Schuylkill [...]
Newswatch 16 is celebrating books and literacy with 'Read Across America' throughout our area.
Friday night's viewings will be the second visually stunning space phenomenon visible in the U.S. this week.
Rat lungworm, a dangerous parasite, has been detected in San Diego County wildlife, marking its first presence in the western United States.
President Donald Trump said he and representatives from the "largest U.S. defense manufacturing companies" met Friday afternoon.
The 15 closures of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus announced Friday are in addition to the nine stores the company said last month that it would close.
As we approach the spring season, potholes continue to pop-up around the Commonwealth. PennDOT officials share how drivers can stay safe.
