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Ex-hockey player wanted in Massachusetts arrested in Pa

PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A former professional hockey player wanted in Massachusetts for harassment was arrested at a Luzerne County hotel. William Tibbetts, 51, who played for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, was arrested after being discovered in Plains Township at the Red Roof Inn. According to the affidavit, Tibbetts had an outstanding warrant from [...]

Party on the Patio 2026 lineup announced

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mohegan Pennsylvania has announced its Party on the Patio lineup for 2026. 19 bands will take the stage for the free concert series every Thursday at the casino starting May 7. Acts include tribute bands to artists, genres, or decades like Led Zeppelin, Lady Gaga, Zac Brown, Morgan Wallen, [...]

Man found with 14-year-old in car admits sexual contact, police say

WEATHERLY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man was found with a 14-year-old in his car, then admitted to having sexual contact and provided her with drugs. On March 15, officers with the Weatherly police saw a suspicious vehicle parked behind a business, hidden from view. The occupants were 22-year-old Tejpal Kishore of Dickson [...]

Bill would make some towns pay for state police patrols

(WBRE/WYOU) – Rep. Justin Fleming of Dauphin County has introduced legislation that would require Pennsylvania municipalities relying on state police for primary coverage to pay an annual fee. House Bill 2284 seeks to address what Fleming describes as an inequitable funding system for law enforcement across the state. According to the memo, approximately two-thirds of [...]

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