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Police respond to reported incident in Plains Township

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say police were out in Plains Township responding to a reported incident Saturday night. Luzerne County officials say police were out in Plains Township at about 6:30 p.m. It is unknown at this time the nature of the incident or if anyone was injured. Details are limited, and [...]

Community holds vigil for Wilkes-Barre teen

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — More than 100 people are remembering the life of a Wilkes-Barre teenager taken too soon. They gathered Saturday evening along Thayer Street in South Wilkes-Barre, where the body of La'niyah "Lala" Clark was found last weekend. They held candles, balloons, and signs for the teen. They even sang happy birthday [...]

Taking polar plunge, raising money for Special Olympics

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Even though it's noticeably milder, it's not exactly swimming weather. Try to tell that to some people helping athletes of all abilities succeed. Special Olympics athletes and supporters took part on Saturday in the Third Annual Northeast Polar Plunge at Montage Mountain. The event raises money and awareness for Special [...]

Students test STEM knowledge in competition

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hundreds of northeastern and central Pennsylvania students put their STEM knowledge to the test on Saturday. Roughly 500 seventh through 12th graders showed up at Wilkes University for the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Region Two Competition. They presented research in science, math, and engineering. "Just, like, know what you're [...]

Future parade stars crowned, kicks off Saint Patrick's parade season

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Excitement is building as one local city kicks off its Saint Patrick's parade season with a celebration for the youngest of the community. Children dressed in green and gold glamour filled the Pittston Memorial Library as the Pittston City Saint Patrick's Parade Committee held its Eighth Annual Little Miss and [...]

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