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Historic Luzerne County church organ to be rededicated

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A century-old organ that has been a cornerstone of worship and music at Christ Lutheran Church will be officially rededicated Friday. The historic instrument features more than 215 physical and digital ranks of pipes and is the fourth-largest organ in Pennsylvania. Church leaders say it has played an important role [...]

Heavy police presence gathers at Scranton home

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton Police and Fire massed Thursday evening near a house on Luzerne Street. Police had dogs and tactical gear on scene at the house on the intersection of Luzerne and South Main Street. The cause of the police presence is currently unknown and crews on scene could not provide any [...]

Final academic year begins at Penn State Wilkes-Barre

LEHMAN TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — This week marks the beginning of the end of an era at Penn State Wilkes-Barre. Students are starting the final full academic year before the campus, along with six other commonwealth campuses, closes after the spring 2027 semester despite pushback from students. Jacinda Rose is a senior and the [...]

Gerald Sandusky granted hearing after new facts emerge

BELLEFONTE, CENTRE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Gerald "Jerry" Sandusky, a convicted child sex abuser and former Penn State football coach, was granted a hearing after a petition brought forth new information. Sandusky will have a Post Conviction Relief Act Hearing to discuss one of the victim's recanted their testimony. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Sep. [...]

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