LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Pennsylvania lawmaker said a gap in the law needs to be closed, and he's pushing action. A new bill could allow school police officers to respond as officers to incidents that happen off school property. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained how this new bill would make a difference if [...]
Firefighters battled a multi-structure blaze in Luzerne County just before 1 a.m. Sunday.
FOSTER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A home was damaged, and a building collapsed after firefighters battled a blaze in Foster Township early Sunday morning. Luzerne County officials confirmed with 28/22 News crews were called on Sunday just after midnight for a reported fire on East Bend Lane. On Facebook, the Freeland Fire Department says [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — What better way to spend a rainy day than by marking a milestone? The Fine Arts Fiesta celebrated the 70th Anniversary Platinum Jubilee Gala, kicking off a week-long celebration in the Diamond City. Guests came by to check out exhibits featuring artwork made by local artists. Organizers stress how important [...]
Staffers at the Flower Tent say business started picking up on Friday with sales for Mother's Day.
First Responders from across Pennsylvania gathered at King's College to honor and mourn the life of retired firefighter Michael Crawford.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A community is gathering to honor a firefighter who recently lost his battle with cancer. The funeral services for Michael Crawford were held for Michael Crawford Saturday afternoon at King`s College Scandlon Gym in Wilkes-Barre. The funeral procession for Crawford and his family was escorted by the Wilkes-Barre City Fire [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Accused killer Bobbiejo Etzel waived her right to a preliminary hearing Friday morning at the Luzerne County courthouse. The hearing was brief, but two additional charges of kidnapping were added and the interference with custody charge has been dropped. Etzel is facing charges in connection to the death of her [...]
In this week's 16 To The Rescue, we meet a 1-year-old Boxer who rescue workers say would be the perfect addition to any Boxer-loving home.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A beloved employee at a department store in Luzerne County called it a career after more than 50 years. She spent her last day on the job surrounded by the friends she made along the way who became family. Elizabeth Lovecchio dedicated 56 years of her life to working at [...]
