PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has pleaded guilty to homicide charges after he was arrested for a hit-and-run incident, court officials report. The Luzerne County Courts stated Louis Weihbrecht pled guilty Tuesday to criminal homicide after a crash that hit and killed a motorcycle rider in September 2024 in Plains Township. The victim, [...]
NORTHUMBERLAND — Union-Snyder Community Action Agency and W&L Subaru in Northumberland will give away new coats, shoes, and socks to youth in need.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News is following a developing story out of Luzerne County. Police are investigating a double shooting that happened Monday night. Wilkes-Barre City Police were called to the 400 block of Coal Street just before 6:00 p.m. Monday for reports of a shooting involving two people. When police arrived, they [...]
DANVILLE — Danville Area School District students and families are starting the new year debt-free when it comes to outstanding lunch charges.
DANVILLE — Danville officials are keeping the discussion open regarding feeding cats in the borough.
WOLF TWP., LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are investigating after a McDonald's employee was robbed while making a deposit. Montoursville State Police are searching for a suspect in connection with a robbery that happened near the McDonald's in Wolf Township, Lycoming County, on January 6. Police stated that an employee from McDonald's was trying [...]
SUNBURY — The rescheduled documentary from Spotlight PA about protecting older adults from abuse will be shown Tuesday at the Degenstein Community Library.
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LEWISBURG — The Union County commissioners on Monday approved an updated salary scale and salaries that were presented in the 2026 budget.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they have arrested a man in connection with an attempted abduction of a child in Scranton. Overnight, the Scranton Police Department arrested a man in connection with the use of a stolen vehicle and reported attempted abduction of a child near South Scranton Intermediate School. An arrest has been [...]
