September 30, 2025 at 11:56 EDTPA homepage
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There is relief on Tuesday after Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) crews lost communication with workers who entered a tunnel in Luzerne County.
The call came in just after 10:00 a.m. Thankfully, this story has a happy ending.
A small group of PennDOT employees was making measurements and checking for erosion in a routine inspection of a flood tunnel in Edwardsville.
September 30, 2025 at 11:51 EDTWNEP
AOL closed the book on its dial-up internet service, once considered the pioneer of internet connectivity.
September 30, 2025 at 11:39 EDTWNEP
An off-duty sheriff's deputy was killed during a domestic dispute and her boyfriend is now facing murder charges.
September 30, 2025 at 11:39 EDTWNEP
The survey is open now through October 21.
September 30, 2025 at 11:14 EDTWNEP
During his nearly hour-long speech, Hegseth said the military has promoted too many leaders for the wrong reasons based on race, gender quotas and “historic firsts."
September 30, 2025 at 10:59 EDTPA homepage
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the U.S. military’s senior-most officers Tuesday that he no longer wants to see “fat generals and admirals” or overweight troops.
Addressing a crowded auditorium in Quantico, Va., Hegseth emphasized the need to stick to strict fitness standards, declaring every service member at every rank is required to take a physical fitness test, and meet height and weight requirements twice a year.
September 30, 2025 at 10:37 EDTWNEP
Aiyanna Williams was a celebrated student athlete at Stephens College. Saturday's deadly shooting has raised concerns over the safety of college students.
September 30, 2025 at 10:21 EDTPA homepage
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A months-long drug investigation resulted in 30 grams of cocaine and $14,000 in cash seized from the alleged dealer's home.
On September 29, around 6:05 a.m., Daneil Oritz was arrested after a two-month investigation the Hazleton Police Department Narcotics Unit handled as part of the Luzerne County Drug Task Force.
Teen injured inside home after multiple shots fired
September 30, 2025 at 10:18 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE TWP. LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man accused of stealing a Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle autographed photo worth nearly $800.
Wilkes-Barre Township Police stated they are attempting to identify a man they call "the NEPA Duck Dynasty 'Si Robertson'" after he stole a Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle autographed photo from a store in the Wyoming Valley Mall.
The photo is valued at $799.99.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 570-208-4635, extension 394, or send a private message to the police Facebook page.
September 30, 2025 at 09:52 EDTWNEP
Combs has remained jailed since his July conviction and faces sentencing on Friday.
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