Luzerne County

WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Thousands of trick-or-treaters filled the streets of West Pittston as part of the borough's community-wide Halloweentown celebration. Costumed children visited decorated homes house-to-house along several borough roadways, including Delaware Avenue. Located in Luzerne County, West Pittston has developed a reputation as Pennsylvania's Halloween capital. Local residents outfit their homes [...]

HARVEYS LAKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Participants dressed in witch costumes took to the water Saturday afternoon for the fourth annual Witch Paddle at Harveys Lake in Luzerne County. The event featured paddlers wearing classic witch attire, complete with pointed hats, flowing dresses and brooms as they navigated across the lake. Windy conditions created a [...]

NESCOPECK, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A home was severely damage and a puppy was lost after a house fire in Nescopeck, according to responding officials. Nescopeck Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Harold Baker told 28/22 News authorities were called to the 900 block of First Street in Nescopeck at about 11:45 a.m. Saturday for a [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Election Day 2026 will mark the start of a new era in Luzerne County politics. Jessica McClay (D) and Mike Harostock (R) are both vying for the soon-to-be vacant seat in Pennsylvania's 121st house district. One of the two candidates will fill the seat currently held by Eddie Day Pashinski, [...]

The Halloween parade outside Illumination Early Learning Center in Kingston was canceled after an alleged threat Friday afternoon, police say.

PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he allegedly assaulted a woman and held a knife at her throat. On Wednesday, Oct. 28, Plymouth Police Department was were called to Davenport Street, for a report that Melvin Harrison allegedly put a knife to the caller’s throat and punched her [...]

SHICKSHINNY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say a 9-year-old student was found with two vapes while inside her third-grade classroom. On Oct. 28, troopers were called to Northwest Primary School in Huntington Township for a report of a student in possession of vaping devices suspected to contain THC. Police say the 9-year-old student was [...]

The Kingston Police offers safety tips for Halloween, urging families to stay in familiar areas, avoid homemade treats, and ensure children are visible.

JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— With the house majority at stake, Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district is one of the most watched races in the country. Media from around the world flocked to WVIA's studio in Jenkins Township to watch republican incumbent Rob Bresnahan face off against his democratic challenger, Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti. The two [...]

With less than a week until election day, the candidates debated some of the most pressing issues facing the state's 8th district.