Shots fired during fight in Luzerne County
A night out drinking with another man's wife led to a fistfight, gunshots and, for one man, handcuffs
A night out drinking with another man's wife led to a fistfight, gunshots and, for one man, handcuffs
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Spring is in full swing, and we had some floral fun in our area this weekend. The Annual Cherry Blossom Fest returned to Wilkes-Barre's Kirby Park. Crowds filled the park for two days of food, live entertainment, and nearly 40 vendors celebrating the season, rain or shine. "We've been here [...]
Families enjoyed food, rides, and retail vendors at Wilkes-Barre's Cherry Blossom Festival.
KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Clear skies and calm water created the perfect setting for a unique outdoor experience in Luzerne County: Kayakers took to the lake at Frances Slocum State Park for a guided eagle watch paddle on Sunday afternoon. Participants of all skill levels launched from the shoreline, following a guide across [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Fans of a hit TV show found a unique way to celebrate close to home. Blind Cat Brewing Company turned a classic food holiday into a full community event. Beer, pretzels, and plenty of laughs filled the space as dozens gathered to celebrate National Pretzel Day with a twist inspired [...]
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A non-profit came together Sunday morning to bring awareness to those with autism. Dozens of people showed up at Resilient Athletics and physical therapy for the second annual AMRAP 4 Autism Fundraiser. The event featured partner workouts, basket raffles, and multiple rounds, also known as heats, where participants pushed [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students across several fields are stepping into high-pressure roles, preparing for situations no one ever hopes to face. Students filled the Frank and Carolyn Kowalski Center for Advanced Healthcare Education, taking part in a mass casualty response simulation at King's College. 28/22 News warns that some of the images in [...]
Proceeds from the 'Kimmie Cares for Cam' event will help fund a scholarship program for unified sports athletes.
NOXEN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Friday it will fast-track reviews of three separate psychedelic drugs to treat mental health conditions like depression. This action comes after President Trump signed an executive order last weekend loosening restrictions on the substances as a way to help combat veterans. The taboo and [...]
A day after Wren Kitchens laid off all its staff nationwide, some former employees in our area are left worrying about their futures.