AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— One man is picking up the pieces after a weekend fire left his family without a home in Luzerne County. He says the flames destroyed everything they owned, including their beloved dog. 28/22 News reporter Connor Coar spoke with him about the night that changed his life. Julius Zuckerwar has been [...]
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Monday is a day when many people pause to reflect and give back to their community. 28/22 News Reporter Zach Paraway stopped by an event in Luzerne County that brought people of all ages and backgrounds together on a Blankets and Broth mission. It was a day for blankets and [...]
WEATHERLY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One thing the last Christmas season reminded us is that Christmas tree ornaments are personal, and often tell a story. For a local 11-year-old girl, you can say that the story is all-American. Ornaments that adorned this America250 Christmas tree at President's Park in Washington, D.C., tell a story steeped [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Plans are taking shape for one of the biggest Saint Patrick's Parades in the country. The Saint Patrick's Parade Association of Lackawanna County says this year's parade will step-off March 14 in Scranton. Besides pipe bands and high school marching bands, dignitaries and other participants, something new is planned this [...]
LIME RIDGE — Central Columbia’s superintendent is tired of watching student...
EYERS GROVE -- Differing views of how the Animal Resource Center shelter should be run were at the root of a leadership...
LIGHTSTREET -- A father is accused of grabbing his daughter by her throat when she confronted him about cheating on her...
CATAWISSA -- Police arrested a man who was driving too fast in poor road conditions and drifting in and out of the lane...
BUCKHORN -- A car went out of control on a slippery Interstate 80 Sunday morning, striking a tractor-trailer; both went...
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The kickoff to America's 250th anniversary has begun with festivities finding their way to northeastern Pennsylvania on Sunday. A few were held locally, including one Sunday evening at the Luzerne County Courthouse. Dozens of people attended the event to help commemorate Pennsylvania's contributions to the nation. America250PA is making its [...]
