(WBRE/WYOU) — You have until Tuesday to apply for your mail-in ballot. The application for a mail-in or an absentee ballot must be received by your county election office by Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. Your completed mail-in ballot must be turned in by 8:00 p.m. on November 4. If you have an unexpected emergency and [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Fighting crime will be the focus of a community crime watch meeting in Wilkes-Barre this coming Wednesday night. The Luzerne County District Attorney, Sam Sanguedolce, organized the event. It will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Luzerne County Courthouse. The goal is to make our neighborhoods [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News is dedicated to putting children first. It's why we do various programs, including a weekly report called Here's To You, Kid. We highlight all the great things kids are doing in northeastern and central Pennsylvania. 28/22 News Reporter Mark Hiller explains how you can get involved. Take, for example, Ava Leitner. [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Jefferson Health announced Monday they will terminate a contract between Lehigh Valley Health Network and United Healthcare, according to a video posted on the company's website. “Like all health systems, we are facing significant headwinds as costs rise faster than reimbursement. Sustainable, fair payment is essential to maintaining access and quality for the [...]
MIDDLEBURG — More than 30 veterans, in cars, along with family and friends, attended a drive-thru Saturday morning event hosted by Pa House Rep. David Rowe, R-85, at his Middleburg office.
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News is learning more on Monday about a deadly shooting at an apartment building in Luzerne County last week. One man was killed, another person was injured, and charges have been filed against a man who police say is connected to the shooting. The county coroner identified the man [...]
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two firefighters have been injured while responding to a house fire on Monday morning. A fire broke out in the basement of a home in the 1600 block of Market Street in Berwick around 10:00 a.m. October 27. According to the chief, two firefighters were hurt, suffering minor injuries, and [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket worth $350,000 was sold in Luzerne County over the weekend. The winning ticket was from the Sunday, October 26 drawing that matched all five balls drawn, 1-4-10-14-24, to win $350,000. The winning ticket was sold at the Convenient Food Mart [...]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1, raising the stakes for families nationwide as the government shutdown drags on.
COLLEY TWP., SULLIVAN COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say a driver was killed after he left the roadway and struck multiple trees off State Route 87. According to PSP, a crash happened on Ocotber 25 around 4:00 p.m. on State Route 87 in Colley Township, Sullivan County. Police say the driver, Michael Hanley, 54, of [...]
