HUNLOCK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Fire crews are reminding neighbors to check their sidewalks for something that could help save a home. They say buried hydrants can slow them down when every second matters. Crews need quick access to water, clear space to work, and room to connect hoses. That also helps firefighters see [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Healthcare workers in Luzerne and Lackawanna County were relieved Wednesday night after an acquisition was announced involving three local hospitals. The three facilities have faced financial challenges in recent years, and many hope the deal can help turn things around. 28/22 News Reporter Avery Nape spoke with an employee and [...]
(WBRE/WYOU)— Bill Belichick was reportedly left snubbed from the HOF list, missing out on the required 40 out of 50 first-place votes. We'll give our reaction to the reported rationale and how this makes the HOF look. 28/22 Sports Night will also evaluate potential suitors for Giannis Antetokounmpo, where the best fit is, and what this [...]
PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday evening. Plymouth Borough Police Department Captain Michael Thomas confirmed authorities were called to the 400 block of Main Street in Plymouth just before 6:00 p.m. for a report of a vehicle striking a pedestrian. Thomas said a [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — UGI's natural gas customers could see higher bills later this year. UGI Utilities' Gas Division filed a request on Wednesday with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) to increase its base rates for residential, commercial, and industrial customers by $99,400,000 annually. That means if the increase is approved, the total monthly bill for [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In the Diamond City, crews are getting the Square in Downtown Wilkes-Barre cleaned off. Heavy machinery could be seen clearing and loading up snow into dump trucks, in hopes of getting the city moving again after Sundays snow storm. Our 28/22 News crews say there was still some slush and [...]
KULPMONT BOROUGH, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Arrest warrants were issued for two people for their alleged involvement in a $6,000 gift card scheme. Jianxin Lin, 36, and Xuejie Lin, 34, both of Brooklyn, New York, both face charges after they defrauded a Kulpmont Borough man in July of 2025, police say. According to the affidavits, [...]
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Snow removal is in its fourth day across the area, including in Luzerne County. Traffic was backed up on Wyoming and Luzerne avenues in West Pittston earlier Wednesday as crews filled dump trucks to haul away the snow. Many other places are using heavy equipment to make streets passable [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The cold's grip is visible, especially on the icy Susquehanna River. Thick ice stretches across the river in Pittston with no sign of thawing anytime soon. Ice jams can cause flooding, but there's no indication of any problems at the moment. To stay up to date on the latest weather alerts, [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Warming up your car on a cold, snowy January morning might seem harmless, but it could be illegal. 28/22 News cameras found cars idling in Scranton. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reminds drivers that it's against the law to leave a running car unattended. While enforcement can vary, many [...]
