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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Monday is a day when many people pause to reflect and give back to their community. 28/22 News Reporter Zach Paraway stopped by an event in Luzerne County that brought people of all ages and backgrounds together on a Blankets and Broth mission. It was a day for blankets and broth [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new halfway house for women is under construction in northeastern Pennsylvania. A major goal is to give the women a place to wash their clothes and empower them on their recovery journey. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes stopped by the new facility and explained what comes next. Something so [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Friends and family of a teenage homicide victim are seeking justice and taking their protest outside the Luzerne County courthouse. More than 20 people lit candles and held balloons on Sunday night to honor 15-year-old La'Niyah Clark of Wilkes-Barre. She had been missing since mid-January before her body was found [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A boujee brunch brought fans of the hit Netflix series Bridgerton together for some food and fun. Guests at Bank+Vine in Downtown Wilkes-Barre stepped into a bright, elegant space on Sunday, complete with flowers, fine china, and a touch of royalty. The show, Bridgerton, is known for its romance, fashion, [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's a new month, but it is the same great mission in action by an organization that looks out for struggling veterans. Valor Clinic Foundation hosted what's billed as the Wilkes-Barre Stand Down. The group holds a Stand Down event every other month for any vet who needs assistance. Volunteers [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre city mayor's office announced a Code Blue Sunday. Between 7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 1, and 7:00 a.m. Monday, March 2, the Calvary Bible Church at 410 South River St will serve as the Wilkes-Barre Code Blue Shelter. Those interested in volunteering at the shelter can contact Pastor Sam [...]
