HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman has been charged after police say she stole over $400,000 from a family member over several years. On Tuesday, Oct. 20, police arrested 38-year-old Jamie Lynn Carbohn of Sweet Valley on a warrant related to a May 19 incident. Carbohn is accused of stealing over $400,000.00 from [...]
In a few days Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge is holding its biggest fundraiser of the year.
The Governor's administration announced a $63.2 million investment from SendCutSend Inc., which is set to create more than 300 jobs in the next three years.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's been nearly eight months since the start of the conflict between the United States of America and Iran. During that time, Americans have seen gas and diesel prices fluctuate. Regular gas is moving closer and closer to $5.00 a gallon and diesel is now surpassing $7.00 a gallon in [...]
Video courtesy of Mark Yeninas. WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Video provided to 28/22 News shows a fire that broke out in the deli section of Walmart. Crews were called for a fire at Walmart in Wilkes-Barre Township around 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. Flames can be seen coming from a frying station inside [...]
The fire happened around 10:30 a.m. By noon, the store was slated to reopen
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — At first glance, Smart Chip Play may look a lot like the skill games recently banned in Pennsylvania. Players purchase a card, insert it into a tablet, and can then choose from 12 different games. The big difference is the lottery's version is designed for tablets rather than the larger [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) say utility work will continue on Route 315 in Pittston. Drivers are advised by PennDOT of continued utility work underway near the intersection of Route 315 and Oak Street in Pittston on Tuesday, October 20, and Wednesday, October 21, between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 [...]
ACT 57 will be enforced, as local business look for new revenue streams.
U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche stopped in Wilkes-Barre to speak with local law enforcement about how the fentanyl crisis is being addressed.
