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Victim identified in deadly Wilkes-Barre stabbing
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County Coroner has released the identity of the victim killed in a Wilkes-Barre stabbing. Luzerne County Coroner Jill Matthews identified the man killed as a result of a stabbing in Wilkes-Barre Tuesday as 33-year-old Scott Knox. Knox was stabbed multiple times in the 300 block of South River […]
Mother’s Day-themed menu for brunch in Forty Fort
FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The cool, damp weather wasn’t the best for Mother’s Day, but it was nothing that a warm stack of pancakes could not fix. A Berry Brunch Board, which included 18 mini Dutch pancakes, was on the menu at the Canning House in Forty Fort. The Mother’s Day brunch menu […]
Two arrested for alleged marijuana grow operation
SUGARLOAF TWP., COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say they arrested two people for allegedly having a marijuana grow operation. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on May 1 around 7:00 a.m., troopers were tipped by the US Marshalls of a marijuana grow operation in Sugarloaf Township, Columbia County. Troopers said they responded to Kingsbury Drive […]
Sheppton-Oneida fire company hosts food truck fest to support local heroes and vendors
Sheppton, Schuylkill Co. — The Sheppton-Oneida Volunteer Fire Company held their annual food truck festival and craft fair fundraiser today. Over 2 dozens vendors were set up around the station with live music. The fire company says it’s great that the community came out to support them and have...
Non-profit opens of broadcast station in Hazleton
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An organization that’s been helping the Hispanic community in Hazleton for decades is expanding its reach and getting ready to hit the airwaves. The Dominican House of Hazleton Inc. is a nonprofit that provides food assistance, U.S. Citizenship classes, English as a second language, and a multitude of other services […]
Cargill recalls ground beef due to possible contamination
WASHINGTON—Cargill Meat Solutions, a Hazleton, Pennsylvania, establishment, is recalling approximately 16,243 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The raw ground beef items were produced on April 26-27,...
Timothy Genetti named District Rotarian of Year
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Hazleton Rotarian Tim Genetti was selected as Rotary District 7410 Rotarian of the Year at the Rotary District Conference held in Skytop Lodge, Skytop, PA May 3-5, 2024. This is the second time Tim has been honored as District Rotarian of the Year. The first was when he chaired the District 7410 Conference in 2019.
Student take a prom pledge ahead of prom night
YATESVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students at a Luzerne County school are taking a vow to stay safe on prom night. Fellerman and Ciarimboli Law presented their Safe Prom Pledge campaign to Pittston Area juniors and seniors, to show the dangers and consequences of drinking and driving. A sobering simulation. While this scene is staged, […]
People, pets escape fire in Luzerne County
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Two people and their pets escaped a fire in a Luzerne County home early Wednesday. Flames broke out around 3 a.m. along Main Road in Hanover Township. That's near Wilkes-Barre. Two adults and three pets all made it out okay. The Hanover Township fire chief...
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