WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new halfway house for women is under construction in northeastern Pennsylvania. A major goal is to give the women a place to wash their clothes and empower them on their recovery journey. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes stopped by the new facility and explained what comes next. Something so [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Friends and family of a teenage homicide victim are seeking justice and taking their protest outside the Luzerne County courthouse. More than 20 people lit candles and held balloons on Sunday night to honor 15-year-old La'Niyah Clark of Wilkes-Barre. She had been missing since mid-January before her body was found [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A boujee brunch brought fans of the hit Netflix series Bridgerton together for some food and fun. Guests at Bank+Vine in Downtown Wilkes-Barre stepped into a bright, elegant space on Sunday, complete with flowers, fine china, and a touch of royalty. The show, Bridgerton, is known for its romance, fashion, [...]
MOSCOW, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Weekend sunshine may have golfers chomping at the bit. Chomp no more, thanks to some indoor golfing in Moscow. They showed up on Sunday at North Pocono Public Library for some mini-golfing. Golfers tested their skills on a unique 18-hole course spread throughout the library, capped off with a chance [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's a new month, but it is the same great mission in action by an organization that looks out for struggling veterans. Valor Clinic Foundation hosted what's billed as the Wilkes-Barre Stand Down. The group holds a Stand Down event every other month for any vet who needs assistance. Volunteers [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The colors green, white, and orange are now flying high in Scranton as dozens gathered to celebrate heritage and history. More than 40 people gathered on Sunday at Lackawanna County Courthouse Square for the Annual Irish Flag Raising Ceremony. Several local groups gathered for the ceremony. Organizers say the tradition [...]
HERNDON BOROUGH, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One man was killed Sunday in a crash that involved one car and one train, according to Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). PSP says Darwin Whitmer of Dalmatia, 74, was killed in a Sunday afternoon crash in Herndon Borough. According to the release, police were dispatched at 12:40 p.m. on [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre city mayor's office announced a Code Blue Sunday. Between 7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 1, and 7:00 a.m. Monday, March 2, the Calvary Bible Church at 410 South River St will serve as the Wilkes-Barre Code Blue Shelter. Those interested in volunteering at the shelter can contact Pastor Sam [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — With strong Irish heritage across Northeastern Pennsylvania, there will be several parades across the region for the Saint Patrick's Day holiday. Here is a list of the parades happening in the area for you to find the nearest celebration. Scranton — Since 1962, Parade Day has taken over downtown Scranton. This year, festivities [...]
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say police were out in Plains Township responding to a reported incident Saturday night. Luzerne County officials say police were out in Plains Township at about 6:30 p.m. It is unknown at this time the nature of the incident or if anyone was injured. Details are limited, and [...]
