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Look Back: Victim of 1931 murder lived in Carlisle Street ‘house of horrors’
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. A baker who was fatally stabbed with an ice pick by a co-worker in 1931 resided at the same Carlisle Street, Wilkes-Barre, residence dubbed ‘house of horrors.’. George H. Bellas, 24, had a two-block walk from his home at 142...
Crews making emergency repairs on water main break in Plains Township
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania American Water says crews are working to repair a water main break in Plains Township. At about 4:00 p.m., Pennsylvania American Water announced on Sunday crews are working to make emergency repairs to a water main break. The break happened at around 2:00 p.m. on Route 315 between […]
Luzerne County homeless shelter opening seven days a week
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The homeless population continues to grow across northeastern Pennsylvania, but one city wants to put a roof over their heads seven days a week. A grant was approved earlier this evening which will give a Wilkes-Barre homeless shelter the ability to help Monday through Friday. More than 100 thousand dollars was […]
Investigation underway after two cars stolen in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway after two cars were stolen Thursday night in Luzerne County. According to the Hazleton City Police Department, on Thursday around 7:30 a.m., officers were called to Peace Street and 3rd Street for two cars being stolen back to back. The first car stolen was a Black […]
Bowling for a cause in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — It was a night of bowling for a cause in Luzerne County. Folks came out to Chacko's Family Bowling Center Saturday afternoon to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Pennsylvania. There were prizes every hour, plus a basket raffle. Luzerne and Lycoming Bowl for Kids'...
Investigating two shootings hours apart in Luzerne County
Two shootings in less than 24 hours are under investigation in Luzerne County. According to reports, there were two shootings within a few block areas near the Hanover Township Wilkes-Barre border on Tuesday afternoon and early Wednesday. Police responded to the first shooting near the intersection of South Franklin Street and Ingham Street just after 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The second shooting happened about twelve hours later at 2am. on Wednesday morning, just four blocks away.
Police: woman hits farmers market stand near Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A crash caused a mess at a farmers market near Wilkes-Barre on Friday afternoon. Witnesses tell Newswatch 16 that two women got into an argument in the parking lot of the Wyoming Valley Mall. One woman, whose identity has not been revealed, then got in her car, jumped over two curbs, rammed through two tents of vegetables, and hit a car.
Woman arrested for alleged supermarket retail theft
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman was charged after police stated she left the Giant without paying for any items. According to the Hazleton City Police Department, on Thursday officers were called to Giant on South Locust Street around 1:00 p.m., for a theft. Police say a woman was stopped by security from leaving […]
After his best year ever finding shed deer antlers, Carbon County man shares tips for success
Dennis Hawk’s school of finding shed white-tailed deer antlers is not for the faint of heart. No. 1, there’s the mileage: The Palmerton area man estimates he’s put in 150 miles over the past few months hiking the Blue Mountain and spots out toward Tamaqua, in the Mahoning Valley and up around Jim Thorpe.
MMI Preparatory School team wins 2024 Luzerne County Envirothon
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. A team of students from MMI Preparatory School, Freeland, took first place at the 45th annual Luzerne County Envirothon held recently at YMCA Camp Kresge in White Haven. Nearly 125 students representing 25 teams from six different high schools competed in the event with MMI’s Team B, the overall winner with a total score of 407 points.
Festival season kicks off in Pittston
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local event that marks the start of festival season kicked off Sunday in Luzerne County and they couldn’t ask for better weather. It was the perfect weather for some fun in the sun in Pittston, all while supporting local businesses. Fresh food, souvenirs, and the company of the community […]
Here's the lineup for this summer's Rockin' the River in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Rockin' The River returns for its sixth season, the soundtrack of the summer along the Susquehanna River in Wilkes-Barre. "It's a Friday night, it's the middle of the summer, and it's real chill," said organizer Alan Stout. The music series started in 2019 and has heavily...
Gala benefits Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Saturday night marked the 8th annual gala for the Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center. The center serves victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, drug endangerment, human trafficking, and other crimes. Law enforcement works with the center as it provides a comforting atmosphere where children undergo forensic interviews and medical examinations following the discovery of a crime.
Wilkes-Barre's Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co. — The Wilkes-Barre’s Cherry Blossom Festival in Kirby Park kicked off this weekend. This two-day festival marks the beginning of spring with vendors and amusement rides. The city said the weather has been tough today but it always gets a great crowd. Mike Slusser- Special...
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