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The York County district attorney identified the three men who were killed in a shootout Wednesday when responding to a domestic violence call.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The city of Wilkes-Barre is holding an event to allow residents to get rid of e-waste and private documents.

The mayor's office announced a drive-through e-recycling and paper shredding event for city residents.

The event will be held on Monday, October 6, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., as well as Thursday, October 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Wilkes-Barre Public Works Facility, according to the mayor's office.

Local borough looking to clean up blight for new business

Darius James faces several charges after police say he shot and injured his stepson in Chestnuthill Township on Thursday.

Joe, Jon, Nikki, and Kerry discuss everything from going tucked or untucked to Chia Pets to daylight saving time in this episode of Mr. Curiosity.

Cirque Italia brings an aquatic-themed circus to Luzerne County.

President Trump recently cheered ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show after the comedian made remarks about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Stewart normally hosts "The Daily Show" on Mondays but returned to the desk one day after ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely.

WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man trespassed at a towing lot, then broke into a vehicle that was being held for a hit-and-run police investigation.

In July 2025, officers were called to Mike's Towing in Palmyra Township for a break-in. Police stated that a man, later identified as Anthony Ryan, trespassed onto the property, bypassing the gated area.

As stated in the affidavit, Ryan then broke into a vehicle that was being held at the lot for a state police hit-and-run investigation—the items he took out of the car included tools, a guitar and multiple bags.

Brett James was inducted into the National Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2020 for his career in country music.

The CDC warns about Chagas disease, emphasizing its spread by kissing bugs, which are rare in Ohio but may carry severe health risks.