FREELAND, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A state police fire marshal says an electric scooter battery may be to blame for a weekend house fire. The Freeland Fire Chief says the fire broke out Saturday afternoon in a second-floor bedroom on the 900 block of Pine Street. Several people had to be helped from the home, [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Before the big Saint Patrick's Parade kicked off, runners kicked it into high gear for the inaugural Diamond City Shamrock 5K Run/Walk. Runners, many of them decked out in green, sprinted through the streets of Downtown Wilkes-Barre. From the sidewalks and sidelines, people cheered on the runners as they went [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Scattered snow showers and flurries could continue for Tuesday night. Any healthier snow showers have the potential to put down quick, minor accumulations as well as reduce visibility, and drivers should be careful of slippery spots. Temperatures are expected to fall into the middle and upper teens by Wednesday morning. Residents can expect [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Green filled the streets, and Irish pride took over Downtown Wilkes-Barre. Crowds packed the center city as dozens of groups marched for a decades-long Saint Patrick's tradition. 28/22 News Reporter Brian Orbin was in the heart of the celebration. "So I grew up to the Saint Patrick's Day party, so [...]
More than 300 runners laced their boots to raise money for the cancer wellness center in Wilkes-Barre.
We now know which 68 teams will compete in the 2026 men's NCAA basketball tournament. You can download your printable bracket here.
Newswatch 16s Valeria Quiñones shows us how the community came together to celebrate Irish spirit.
The Blue Devils received top billing in the 68-team bracket released Sunday, a predictable result for a team that won its 24th conference title over the weekend.
A powerful storm chain has brought blizzard conditions to the Upper Midwest, with dangerous winds elsewhere and the threat of severe storms heading east.
Costco has recalled a pre-made meal sold in warehouses across 26 states.
