HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hazleton police say a man is facing several charges after allegedly firing a shot in the air. On March 8 at about 4:30 a.m., the Hazleton City Police Department says officers were patrolling the area of Carson Street and Diamond Avenue when they heard a single gunshot near Kayros Restaurant [...]
(WBRE/WYOU)— We're now down to seven total NEPA teams playing in their semifinal matchups on Monday and Tuesday, with one AAA matchup sending a team from our area to the Finals in Hershey. We'll get into some of the action from over the weekend, where a number of schools from our area took on some big [...]
HAWLEY, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Sports activities for teenagers prove to be good for their mind, body, and spirit, but for some teens, physical limitations get in the way. One local teen is not about to let that stop him, and 28/22 News Reporter Mark Hiller shows how he's overcome hurdles to make it happen [...]
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Inspiring the next generation starts with the teachers of tomorrow: On Monday, a $1,000,000 grant is making it possible for aspiring educators to earn their special education certification and teach students with disabilities. 28/22 News Reporter Heidi Martens explains why this program couldn't come at a better time as [...]
NORTHUMBERLAND, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new riverboat is coming to the Susquehanna River, bringing a variety of tour opportunities for the region. While the area currently looks like a construction site, in just a few short years, a portion of Pineknotter Park will serve as the dock for the Susquehanna River's newest riverboat. The [...]
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In March, many college students head back to campus after their spring break. One local university had a week of events focused on kindness and compassion to help ease them back in. As 28/22's Colby Hughes explained, the impact left on students lasted far longer than just the week of [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A road has reopened after police were investigating an incident in Wilkes-Barre. On Monday afternoon, 28/22 News was there as Wilkes-Barre City Police were at the intersection of Puritan Street and South Sherman at about 3:30 p.m. Pennsylvania State Police Forensics Unit was also spotted at the location, and it's [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — A lucky Pennsylvania lottery player won $2 million off a Mega Millions ticket online. The ticket purchased online for the March 13 drawing matched five of the five white balls drawn, 6-19-36-40-55, but not the yellow Mega Ball 9, to win $2 million. Winners are not known until prizes are claimed and tickets [...]
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after investigators say he led officers on a high-speed chase that spanned several communities in the Wyoming Valley. On March 13, around 3:00 a.m., officers said they began to follow a car for not using a turn signal. They say the car was being driven by [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — March Madness is "tipping off" as college basketball tournaments get underway. But with all the excitement and bracket fever comes the reality… Not everyone walks away a winner. "People think that, because they are watching games, that they have some sort of control. Not that they can control who wins [...]
