Chinchilla, PA

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A home invasion leaves people living in a quiet Luzerne County neighborhood shaken up. The home invasion in Hanover Township comes as a shock to many people who live there. Wednesday night eyewitness news spoke with residents who tell me they’re very concerned about safety in their community. “It’s […]

Exeter Township police said they were called to a Reiffton home overnight for an unconscious 3-year-old child who was later pronounced dead in Reading Hospital. Township police and Berks County detectives said early Thursday they are investigating what they called a suspicious death and had someone in custody pending further investigation.

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators say the vehicle used in the Hanover Township home invasion that took place on Wednesday has been located. Hanover Township Police Chief Dave Lewis confirms with Eyewitness News that the car used during the home invasion has been recovered by police. Police believe the three individuals pictured below were […]

Police response times are being called into question in Hawley after a June Borough Council meeting. Will Wykoff, a resident of Keystone Street, expressed concerns to the council on June 8, over how to be able to reach the borough's part-time police department in an emergency. Council President Michele Rojas advised that the thing to do is to call 9-1-1, since the Wayne County Communications Center is aware of when the local police are on duty; when they are not, the PA State Police will be dispatched.

SCRANTON, Pa. — A man from Scranton will spend up to 22 years behind bars for his role in an arson for-profit scheme that turned deadly. Chad Kenowski was sentenced after pleading guilty to third-degree murder and arson charges earlier this year. Investigators say Kenowski and Brett Sweeting conspired...

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Heavy police activity in Wilkes-Barre after officers say a man stole a truck causing a chase. According to officers on the scene, a man stole a truck causing a brief chase that ended with a foot pursuit. Officers tell Eyewitness News the man is in custody at this time. This is […]

WYOMING COUNTY, Pa. — Emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Route 6 north of Factoryville Wednesday around 6 p.m. Truck Driver Samuel Kabwe was following one of the cars involved and had to slam on the breaks. "It happened so fast that I saw like some smoke...

Peach Fest begins at Montage Mountain today and continues until Sunday. The Scranton Wilkes Barre RailRiders are also home this weekend at PNC Field in Moosic. Officials remind you, coupled with the holiday weekend travelers, there will be plenty of traffic in that area. Drivers and those attending events near Davis Street and Montage Mtn road are being asked to slow down and be patient.

A local man has been charged in connection with an out of control fire earlier this week in Jefferson Township. According to State Police, troopers were called out to a fire in the 100 block of Bonniebrook Road on Monday just before 11 p.m. An investigation determined that 57-year-old Kenneth...

SCRANTON, Pa. — Wawa clears another hurdle in its bid to move into Scranton. Wednesday night the city zoning board gave the company the variances it needs to open up in the Electric City. It's not a done deal. The store would be located at the corner of Meadow...

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The high cost of gas is leading many drivers into a dangerous practice. They’re letting their gas tank push to near-empty before deciding to fill up. It seems we’ve all been there or at least almost: letting your car gas tank get so low that the “add fuel” light comes […]

PIKE COUNTY, Pa. — The stage and seats inside the former Mountain Laurel Center for the Performing Arts in Lehman Township, Pike County, have been empty and abandoned for years. The hope is that the seats will soon be filled with fans experiencing live entertainment at the venue. John...

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — In this Talkback 16, the tale of two bridges continues in Luzerne County and the Talkback callers have a lot to say. But first, one caller shares how you can lower gas prices. If you like Talkback, you'll love Talkback Feedback. Check it out on YouTube.

MAYFIELD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A stand-up comedian with roots in Northeastern Pennsylvania will be performing on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Samantha Ruddy, 30, originally of Mayfield, attended Holy Cross High School when it was known as Bishop O’Hara, where she graduated in 2010. After high school, she attended and graduated from Syracuse […]

A Pennsylvania man was indicted on Tuesday on allegations he mailed letters to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks and Democrat Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, threatening to kidnap and harm them. U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District...

Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Ask our local farmers what they expect to bring this week to the Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market, which opens at 10 a.m. today on Public Square, and you’ll hear about radishes, rhubarb and sugar snap peas — along with plenty of flowers and fruit.

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)- Cars lining up for cheap gas, a sight few and far between, until today.   Some drivers can save on gas this week at Sheetz locations across the region through the holiday weekend.   But mechanics say it’s important for drivers to be aware the sale is not for every vehicle, all […]

LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — At the Sheetz on Mount Pleasant Drive in Scranton, it is a sight we have not seen in months, gas prices below $4. E85 will cost $3.49 a gallon, and Unleaded 88 will cost $3.99 a gallon through the 4th of July. Robert Sherpinksas always...

Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Ben Thomas had a home run and two RBI as Plains defeated Hanover 8-3 Wednesday in District 16 Little League Major Baseball. JP McKeown had two hits for Plains, which improved to 2-1 in pool play. Thomas was the winning pitcher...