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.
PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A water main break in front of Wyoming Valley West High School reduced pressure in the school Monday afternoon and affected several customers, according to a PA American Water representative. External Affairs Manager Alana Roberts said 18 customers were affected by a water main break on East Main Street in [...]
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre City announced free meter parking for voters dropping off their mail-in ballots. Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown said there will be free parking for voters dropping off their mail-in ballots at the Luzerne County Election Bureau located at 20 North Pennsylvania Avenue. This begins Monday, Oct. 19, through Election [...]
Get ready for a ghostly good time at Kingston's 10th Trunk or Treat on Oct. 25! Enjoy sweet treats, mocktails, and tons of candy-filled trunks.
