Luzerne County

The new policy aims to simplify the transfer process between the schools, saving students time and money.

UNION TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people were charged for their alleged cruelty and mistreatment of multiple animals on two different properties. William Marshall of Shickshinny, 73, and Rhonda Curcione of Hunlock Creek, 68, are accused of aggravated cruelty to animals for depriving farm animals of food and water, sanitary living conditions, and improperly [...]

EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As the cold grips the region, some are escaping it on the mat inside a popular yoga studio. The cold outside this January is unforgiving, but many are inside Melt Hot Yoga in Edwardsville for mats, movement, and mindfulness. The yoga studio is battling the freezing cold by providing a [...]

Authorities announced in a press conference Thursday that Sarai Doyle and Desiree Linnette face additional charges in the murder of Debra Fox.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Charges have been filed against two suspects in the 'House of Horrors' investigation for allegedly killing and torturing the homeowner, Debra Fox. Sarai Doyle and Desiree Linnette, who were previously charged in the death of Nicole Cuevas, are now also being charged in the torture and death of 69-year-old Debra [...]

W. HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A drug investigation led to a raid discovering cocaine and various other items inside a Luzerne County home, police say. West Hazleton Borough Police said after a month-long investigation, they served a search warrant at a home on Lawson Street in Conyngham Borough. The search warrant was executed for [...]

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman in Luzerne County is helping young figure skaters shine in handmade costumes. The hard work is fueled by someone close to her heart: her daughter. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explains how her passion became a blossoming business. Rhinestones, fabric, and thread, Harmony's Ice Closet Owner Mary Hirt takes [...]

HUNLOCK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Fire crews are reminding neighbors to check their sidewalks for something that could help save a home. They say buried hydrants can slow them down when every second matters. Crews need quick access to water, clear space to work, and room to connect hoses. That also helps firefighters see [...]

Crews from Back Mountain Regional Fire and EMS spent Wednesday evening clearing fire hydrants after the snowstorm.

PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday evening. Plymouth Borough Police Department Captain Michael Thomas confirmed authorities were called to the 400 block of Main Street in Plymouth just before 6:00 p.m. for a report of a vehicle striking a pedestrian. Thomas said a [...]