Luzerne County

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people are facing charges after police say they were found selling fentanyl pills that resembled oxycodone tablets. In June, Hazleton Police Narcotics Department began investigating the selling of illegal drugs, specifically counterfeit fentanyl pills. Detectives stated the pills were blue, stamped "M30," and closely resembled oxycodone tablets; testing confirmed [...]

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Extensive flooding has impacted parts of Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania, including in Luzerne County. Pittston is one of the areas impacted by this past weekend's storms. The city and surrounding areas are continuing to experience power outages, specifically downtown.  “Got a text message saying our power won't be restored until [...]

AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — People living in Avoca saw massive damage after a weekend of storms. Trees fell down, roads were covered in debris, and more. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained what residents were left facing by the beginning of the work week. South Street in Avoca was heavily damaged over the weekend, [...]

Cleanup continues in Luzerne County after this weekend's storms. Flash flooding across the Wyoming Valley continues to affect homes and businesses on Monday night.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The mayor has confirmed that the city will not be rescheduling the 4th of July fireworks display due to cost. Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown stated that they have decided not to reschedule the fireworks because "it would be cost-prohibitive to put on another fireworks display." "This cost would [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Schiel's Family Market is no stranger to flooding. Back in September of 2024, the Hanover Street location was closed for 4 days after similar flooding. According to one of the owners, Frank Schiel, the damage appears to be worse than it was in 2024. This time, the entire store was [...]

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Sunday's storm has caused power outages across the state, and in Pittston, the outage has impacted traffic lights. The Pittston City Police Department is urging drivers to be cautious when traveling on the following roadways due to power outages in the area affecting the traffic signals: Traffic is moving slowly [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Heavy downpours on already saturated ground are triggering some flash flooding. In Wilkes-Barre, cars were stuck in standing water along Lehigh Street near Wilkes-Barre Boulevard on Sunday night. The rain is causing storm drains to back up, and firefighters are responding to the flash flooding. 28/22 News will provide updates [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Volunteers in Wilkes-Barre are giving back, helping veterans in need on this Fourth of July weekend. Valor Clinic Foundation volunteers set up behind the McDonald's on Northampton Street. They provided veterans with basic necessities like food, footwear, and clothing. Volunteers say it is important to help those in need, no [...]

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Radio and electronics enthusiasts are spending part of their holiday weekend checking out communications, computers, and electronics in general. Plains Polish American Veterans Pavilion welcomed people to the annual Murgas Amateur Radio Club Hamfest. A Hamfest is like a flea market, but filled with all kinds of radio equipment [...]