(WBRE/WYOU) — There was a sad announcement on Wednesday from the Wilkes-Barre Fire Department: A former firefighter lost his battle with cancer a week after marking a family milestone. The fire department says Michael Crawford died Wednesday morning. It was Crawford's final wish to see his son graduate from high school in the northwest area. [...]
EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An assembly at a local catholic school is doing more than just getting kids out of class. It's hoping to address the dangers kids face in the digital world these days. Wyoming Area Catholic School students were treated to an assembly on Wednesday morning aimed at teaching them internet safety [...]
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Frightening new details were released after a high‑speed chase spiraled into a violent crash in Lackawanna County. Video obtained exclusively by 28/22 News shows the moments leading up to the police chase. The car flies down a narrow roadway before backing up, clipping a car, and damaging a front yard. As [...]
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — April serves as a national reminder of a difficult reality facing many communities. "I was really surprised by the statistics locally, regarding issues of domestic violence, sex trafficking, human trafficking, and how prominent it is in this area alone,” said Brian Wendt, a prevention educator with Victims Resource Center. As [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man who pleaded guilty to charges after brandishing a firearm at a "No Kings" rally has been sentenced. According to the chambers of Judge David Lupas, 52-year-old Michael Kolarik has been sentenced to two years of probation for pulling out a gun and pointing it at protestors during a [...]
MIFFLINBURG — A binder listing 2,260 names from the Union County World War II Honor Roll in Mifflinburg has a new home.
PENN TOWNSHIP — Walking through high grass and marsh weeds off Route 204 to get to Penns Creek on Tuesday, Penn Township Supervisor Jon Payne marveled at the recreational opportunities.
MIDDLEBURG — New inclusive playground equipment will be installed at Middleburg Elementary School.
MANDATA — For the first time in 19 years, the Line Mountain School District will have a new leader.
SHAMOKIN — The Luzerne County Community College and Northumberland Regional Center held a Career Fair & Wellness Expo in Shamokin.
