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Families Express Frustrations with the VA
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Brenda Banaszek's father, Hank, is a 20-year veteran of the Marine Corps who lives in the VA's Community Living Center. A little over a week ago, Hank was sent to the ICU for pneumonia. “He went hypothermic, and his body temperature dropped down to...
Two charged with multiple retail thefts at T.J. Maxx
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men have been charged after police say they were part of multiple thefts throughout the area. Wilkes-Barre Township Police say they arrested Charles Lakes, 56, of Newark, NJ & Carlone Bridges, 59, of Luzerne after they committed multiple retail thefts from TJ Maxx. Police stated the car the […]
Pennsylvania gets $600k for the gun violence investigation and prosecution program
(WHTM)– The governor joined gun violence advocates on Wednesday to talk about safer communities. The governor touted the over $600,000 in grants given to the gun violence investigation and prosecution program through the Luzerne County DA’s office, which looks to combat gun violence and related crimes in the community. Kathy Lee Toothill is a victim […]
Penn State’s Dominic DeLuca is returning to NEPA with Coach Franklin and wants to meet you!
PA live! (WBRE) — When you think Penn State football, you think bleeding blue and white; but if you’re from NEPA, you are cheering extra hard for the big zero!. Meaning, of course, the number on Dominic DeLuca’s back!. The West Pittston native, and Wyoming Area High...
Hikers visit newly reopened Seven Tubs Recreation Area
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — The warm weather on Tuesday made for a busy day at a newly reopened nature area in Luzerne County. Seven Tubs Recreation Area in Plains Township underwent a $1 million improvement last year. Newswatch 16 found hikers walking the trails. "Just enjoying the trails, debating...
Downtown Pittston thriving with help of DPP
PITTSTON – The Downtown Pittston Partnership, now it its fourth year, has paid off unifying merchants in creating marketing strategies all year long in a city that is constantly peaking year-after-year during its greatest renaissance period in its history. According to DPP’s director and Main Street Manager Mary Kroptavich,...
Victims of gun violence react to Governor Shapiro’s plan
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Governor Shapiro’s move to combat gun violence hit home for many in the community who are victims of such crimes. Two mothers whose sons were either killed or seriously wounded from local gun violence are reacting to that announcement. They are happy to hear about government officials taking strides to […]
Luzerne County veteran affairs director announces retirement
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Luzerne County will need a new veteran affairs overseer because James Spagnola is retiring from the position he’s held since 2009. A six-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, the 59-year-old Wilkes-Barre resident got emotional Wednesday as he thought of the...
Gov. Shapiro addresses protests on college campuses
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — While Governor Josh Shapiro was in Luzerne County Wednesday, he addressed the pro-Palestine protests taking place on college campuses across the nation. He also talked about what he is doing in Pennsylvania to ensure the protests stay peaceful. “My administration has been in close contact with universities here in PA […]
PPL customers to see decrease in electricity supply prices this summer
WILKES-BARRE — Christine Martin, president of PPL Electric Utilities, says a decrease in supply costs is good news for customers. “Through a competitive process, we’ve been able to secure an affordable energy supply for our customers who don’t shop for energy,” Martin said. “On the delivery side of the bill, we continue to take steps, as we have over the past decade, to improve operating efficiency to continue delivering electricity as affordably and reliably as possible.”
Luzerne County police assist North Carolina agency in online investigation
KINGSTON TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police in Luzerne County confirm they helped catch a man for allegedly attempting to rape a child and other charges in North Carolina. According to the North Carolina Invictus Task Force, on April 29 multiple agencies conducted a joint investigation into the solicitation of a child by computer. According […]
Making Pittston more walkable
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — “Go take a walk:” That’s the word in the city of Pittston. The city has seen a rebirth over the last decade, and now, they want to make the area more walking-friendly. “The whole walkable thing, you know, we started about a year and a half ago,” said Pittston Mayor […]
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