Luzerne County

Police say an 18-year-old was found injured along North Pennsylvania Avenue after a shooting early Monday morning.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local man has been reported missing as police seek help in the search. Wilkes-Barre Police say 37-year-old Malik Brogdon has been reported missing. The last time Brogdon was seen or spoken to was Friday, May 1, around 9:30 a.m. Officers noted that he was last seen near the dollar [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they found an 18-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound early Monday morning, prompting a shooting investigation. On May 11, around 2:20 a.m., officers were called to the 200 block of North Pennsylvania Avenue for a report of a person suffering from a gunshot wound. Police say they located [...]

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Pennsylvania lawmaker said a gap in the law needs to be closed, and he's pushing action. A new bill could allow school police officers to respond as officers to incidents that happen off school property. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained how this new bill would make a difference if [...]

Firefighters battled a multi-structure blaze in Luzerne County just before 1 a.m. Sunday.

FOSTER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A home was damaged, and a building collapsed after firefighters battled a blaze in Foster Township early Sunday morning. Luzerne County officials confirmed with 28/22 News crews were called on Sunday just after midnight for a reported fire on East Bend Lane. On Facebook, the Freeland Fire Department says [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — What better way to spend a rainy day than by marking a milestone? The Fine Arts Fiesta celebrated the 70th Anniversary Platinum Jubilee Gala, kicking off a week-long celebration in the Diamond City. Guests came by to check out exhibits featuring artwork made by local artists. Organizers stress how important [...]

Staffers at the Flower Tent say business started picking up on Friday with sales for Mother's Day.

First Responders from across Pennsylvania gathered at King's College to honor and mourn the life of retired firefighter Michael Crawford.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A community is gathering to honor a firefighter who recently lost his battle with cancer. The funeral services for Michael Crawford were held for Michael Crawford Saturday afternoon at King`s College Scandlon Gym in Wilkes-Barre. The funeral procession for Crawford and his family was escorted by the Wilkes-Barre City Fire [...]