Andy Mehalshick
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Family speaks out after child endangerment charges in W-B Twp.
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Eyewitness News is learning more about what police are calling a "house of filth" in Luzerne County. → Read More
Hazle Twp. residents outrage over water pipe issues
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A major water line replacement project is raising the ire of many residents in a Luzerne County community. → Read More
Parent charged, six children living in a ‘house of horrors
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are calling it a 'house of horrors" a place that 6 children had called home that is now condemned. → Read More
Family seeks answers in Pringle death investigation
WIKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The family of a Luzerne County man, who was found dead on an area road, wants answers and justice for his death. → Read More
‘Mutual U.F.O. Network’ investigates sightings in northeastern Pennsylvania
NEW MILFORD TOWNSHIP, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An international group that investigates unidentified flying objects is taking a look at reports of unknown flying objects in northeastern Pennsylvania last week. → Read More
More images surface of flying object over Susquehanna County
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Questions and concerns continue Thursday night surrounding sightings of unknown flying objects in one part of Susquehanna County. → Read More
Eryn Harvey named Luzerne County election director
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An area bureau of elections that has come under fire, and even national scrutiny for its handling of recent elections, has a new director Eryn Harvey will take over the operation. The most recent problem took place during last November’s general election when the county ran out of paper for […] → Read More
Wyoming Valley levee system recommended for federal insurance program
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There is welcome news this week regarding parts of the levee system in the Wyoming Valley. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has recommended that the levee be accredited for the Federal Flood insurance program. The new evaluation focuses on the levees in Wilkes-Barre and Hanover Township. An initial assessment done […] → Read More
Luzerne County’s first regional police department active one month
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The first-ever regional police department in Luzerne County is marking one month patrolling the streets. The Wyoming Area Regional Police Department covers five communities, all of which had their own police departments for decades. There have been numerous efforts in Luzerne County over the years in different parts of the county […] → Read More
Kohberger extradited back to Idaho
AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The suspect in the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students, is on the way back to Idaho. 28-year-old Bryan Kohberger was arrested in the Poconos last Friday and waived his right to an extradition hearing on Tuesday. The executive director of the airport tells Eyewitness News that Bryan […] → Read More
First ever regional police force to hit the streets in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — History is being made in Luzerne County as the first-ever Regional Police Department is about to hit the streets. The new department will combine five police departments into one. This will be the headquarters for the new Wyoming Area Regional Police Department, the former home of the State Police Troop P. […] → Read More
Luzerne County Election Board certifies results
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY — It’s official, the results of the November election are now certified in Luzerne County. The Luzerne County Election Board voted Wednesday to certify the results. They failed to do so on Monday when one board member abstained from the vote. Wednesday, voters gave the board an earful before they voted to […] → Read More
Luzerne County searches for new manager
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) —The search for a new Luzerne County manager is on the fast track, says county council members. The council must appoint a manager to replace Randy Roberston, who resigned recently, saying family medical issues are the main reason he’s stepping down. Council members say there is too much at stake for […] → Read More
Luzerne County 911 transitions to digital radio
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mission accomplished, as Luzerne County 911 has a new digital radio system in place. A project that’s been decades in the making is now fully operational. But what does this mean for county residents and first responders? The bottom line is that officials and first responders Eyewitness News spoke […] → Read More
Luzerne County D.A. investigates possible voter fraud
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There is a developing story in Luzerne County, Thursday night as the District Attorney’s Office is now investigating a report of voter fraud. A Kingston woman claims someone signed her name at her polling place and cast a vote, adding to Luzerne County’s Election issues. The Luzerne County District Attorney […] → Read More
One-on-one with Josh Shapiro on his ‘Big Fights Bus Tour’
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Four days and counting to the mid-term election. One of the most closely watched races is for Pennsylvania governor. Democrat Josh Shapiro and Republican Doug Mastriano are speaking with voters. Shapiro was in Northeastern Pennsylvania on Friday as part of his “Big Fights Bus Tour.” Shapiro will speak at the […] → Read More
Home heating oil concerns rise along with prices
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The winter heating season is fast approaching and that means planning and paying to heat our homes. Home heating oil companies say they are concerned about rising prices and shrinking supplies. Those owners tell Eyewitness News that they are trying to get ahead of, what they describe as an, […] → Read More
Political analysts react to PA Senate debate
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — So who won the debate? And will the debate have any impact on who voters will support on November 8? The debate covered a wide range of topics. However, with any debate, the winner is oftentimes in the eyes of the beholder. Eyewitness News Reporter Andy Mehalshick watched the debate with […] → Read More
Police investigate USPS mailbox break-ins
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are warning residents about a rash of break-ins at United States Postal Services (USPS) drop boxes. Law enforcement describes these thieves as bold and brazen as several of the boxes were actually broken into in front of post offices. Luckily, the drop box at the Wilkes-Barre Post Office was not […] → Read More
Nonprofit group donates equipment to Ukraine
PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A nonprofit group from Luzerne County is donating firefighting equipment to Ukraine. That equipment was once used to save lives in the region. Now the hope is that the same fire equipment might help save lives in Ukraine. “Believe me, if they are bombing some civilian and we have […] → Read More