August 23, 2026 at 11:08 EDTPA homepage
NESCOPECK, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County Coroner has confirmed a man has died in a fire that took place in Nescopeck late Saturday evening. James E. Velekei, 73, was pronounced dead at the scene after firefighters responded to a fire at a home on Wapwallopen Road at 10:00 p.m Saturday. An autopsy is [...]
August 23, 2026 at 10:13 EDTWNEP
An Alabama high school football team held the record for the longest losing streak in the nation. That ended Saturday night, with its first win since 2015.
August 23, 2026 at 06:32 EDTWNEP
The USS Abraham Lincoln returns to the U.S. after a long deployment. It's at the center of a probe into alleged reports of mental health issues and supply shortages.
August 23, 2026 at 00:00 EDTWNEP
The fire happened at a property along Wapwallopen Road near Nescopeck.
August 22, 2026 at 23:44 EDTPA homepage
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The sound of tattoo machines filled Hometown Ink on Saturday, but the event was about far more than fresh ink. For one day, the tattoo shop transformed its artwork into an act of generosity, hosting a special fundraiser called Ink for Linc to benefit six-year-old Lincoln Swartz and his family. [...]
August 22, 2026 at 23:33 EDTPA homepage
NESCOPECK, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters were out in Nescopeck responding to a house on fire Saturday night, according to Luzerne County officials. Officials confirm with 28/22 News crews were called to the 300 block of Wapwallopen Road in Nescopeck just before 10:00 p.m. Saturday for a reported residental fire. Authorities say troopers from Pennsylvania [...]
August 22, 2026 at 23:11 EDTWNEP
Christine Turpin became one of just 2,100 people and the first ever from her home state to accomplish the feat.
August 22, 2026 at 22:47 EDTWNEP
Tropical Storm Moke advanced toward Hawaii on Saturday, likely bringing more heavy rainfall and strong gusts to the Big Island.
August 22, 2026 at 22:29 EDTWNEP
The Jim Thorpe Fine Art Festival's opening day drew crowds to Kemmerer Park, celebrating a variety of different artists.
August 22, 2026 at 22:29 EDTWNEP
ArtFest returns to Bloomsburg, drawing over 70 vendors and thousands of visitors to celebrate art and community in one of the region's beloved summer traditions.
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