March 3, 2026 at 18:52 ESTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The biological aunt of murdered 15-year-old La'Niyah Clark is now back in Luzerne County. Officials say Bobbiejo Etzel was extradited to our area from Maryland on Saturday. Etzel faces charges of corruption of minors and interference with custody and is being held at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility. Both the criminal complaint [...]
March 3, 2026 at 15:31 ESTWNEP
Michael Kolarik pleaded guilty on Friday to simple assault and disorderly conduct.
March 3, 2026 at 13:49 ESTWNEP
Simple assault and harassment charges were dropped against Kevin Booth.
March 3, 2026 at 11:01 ESTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The aunt of the teen found dead in Wilkes-Barre has been returned to Luzerne County to face child corruption charges. According to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility, Bobbiejo Etzel, 36, returned to Luzerne County on February 28 to face charges of corruption of minors and interfering with the custody of her niece, [...]
March 3, 2026 at 10:35 ESTPA homepage
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Charges filed accusing a Luzerne County school district’s superintendent of assault have been dropped. Kevin Booth, 54, was charged with simple assault and harassment after police say he was involved in a physical altercation with a woman. As of March 3, the charges against Booth have been dropped after he completed [...]
March 3, 2026 at 07:14 ESTWNEP
The Anthracite Curling Club in Wilkes-Barre is capitalizing on curling's Olympic-driven popularity.
March 2, 2026 at 20:34 ESTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County officials told 28/22 News crews were called to the intersection of West North Street and West River Street for a reported crash at about 7:00 p.m. on Monday. 28/22 News as crews responded to the crash involving a truck and a car at the scene. Authorities closed the [...]
March 2, 2026 at 18:50 ESTPA homepage
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Many dance studios are known for teaching ballet, tap, and jazz, but a local studio that's been around for five years focuses on a completely different style, and some teenagers are helping teach it. 28/22 News Reporter Mark Hiller shows how they are keeping culture alive. At first glance, two [...]
March 2, 2026 at 18:05 ESTPA homepage
BERWICK, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A high school sports team is winning big and keeping the ball rolling for their victorious first season. The unified bocce team is proving how far teamwork can take them, as they prepare for regionals. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes spent some time with the team and shares the story [...]
March 2, 2026 at 14:27 ESTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Brittany Stephenson is making history again in Luzerne County. She's the first African American person, the first Jamaican American, and the first black woman to serve on the county council, and now, she's the council's vice chair. Stephenson spoke with 28/22 News Anchor Julie Dunphy about how her role has evolved [...]
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