Luzerne County

The pub in Luzerne County saw a big boost in business thanks to the NEPA Bird Gang, who visits a different establishment every Eagles game.

MOCANAQUA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews were working Monday evening to rescue someone stuck in a tree over a 300 foot embankment, officials say. Luzerne County Officials confirmed with 28/22 News authorities were called at about 7:30 p.m. to the unit block of Paradise Avenue in Mocanaqua for a technical rescue. Officials explain that crews [...]

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Animal shelters across the country and in Luzerne County are facing severe overcrowding as rising intake numbers continue to strain local resources. According to the ASPCA, more than 5,800,000 million dogs and cats entered United States shelters and rescues last year. At the SPCA of Luzerne County in Plains [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Community members are raising funds for two Luzerne County Sheriff's Department employees as they fight cancer. Corporal Michael Flynn has colorectal cancer that has spread to his liver, lungs, and bones. Deputy Al Walsh has esophageal cancer. The sheriff's department is now selling ribbons of support at the Luzerne County [...]

People around Harveys Lake were shocked after a car went airborne and landed in the water over the weekend.

JENKINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A vigil took place Friday for the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims to honor victims and support their survived family. "Make sure you talk about it, don't keep it inside," Donna Walling of Plains said. Walling started a local chapter of Parents of Murdered Children in 2004, [...]

DORRANCE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is being accused of pointing a gun at another driver on Interstate 81. On August 30, state police stated they were informed that a 47-year-old woman from Millersburg was traveling erratically, tailgating, and speeding on I-81 north of the Nuangola Exit. When the woman changed lanes, police [...]

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Utility work on Route 315 in Luzerne County continues through Tuesday, September 29. Drivers are advised that utility work will continue near the intersection of Route 315 and Oak Street in Pittston on Tuesday, September 29, between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. PennDOT tells drivers to consider alternate routes and [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — The attorney general stated that a Luzerne County man, who was a former director of a church youth group, was found guilty of sexual assault charges. 73-year-old Richard Garnett, a former director of a church youth group, sexually abused a child in the church basement between 2004 and 2006, according to Attorney General [...]

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As spooky season ramps up, Gravestone Manor is once again opening its doors, bringing visitors a brand-new haunted storyline while supporting a local cause. Now in its 26th year, the haunted attraction's latest tale centers around the mysterious Price family, a household plagued by generations of unexplained accidents and [...]