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Two children report allegations of sex abuse, police say

ROSS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are investigating a report alleging two children were sexually abused in Luzerne County over a two-year period. Pennsylvania State Police say the mother of the victims, ages 12 and 9, reported that they had been sexually abused by two people in Hunlock Township. The alleged abuse occurred [...]

Luzerne County business resets nearly 1K clocks

DALLAS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — While most people only need to adjust a few timepieces during seasonal time changes, a Luzerne County business faces the task of resetting nearly 1,000 clocks. Ye Olde Clock and Gift Shop in Dallas Township carries out a major clock-changing operation twice a year to update its inventory. The [...]

Christmasland marks 51st year with ribbon cutting

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Christmasland at Main Hardware in Wilkes-Barre officially cut the ribbon on Sunday to mark its 51st year. The seasonal attraction features 12 rooms filled with Christmas trees, ornaments, lights and holiday decorations. Organizers say visiting the attraction is about more than finding decorations, giving guests an opportunity to revisit memories [...]

Trick-or-treaters hit the streets in Halloweentown

WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Thousands of trick-or-treaters filled the streets of West Pittston as part of the borough's community-wide Halloweentown celebration. Costumed children visited decorated homes house-to-house along several borough roadways, including Delaware Avenue. Located in Luzerne County, West Pittston has developed a reputation as Pennsylvania's Halloween capital. Local residents outfit their homes [...]

Whimsical women have wicked good time at Harveys Lake

HARVEYS LAKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Participants dressed in witch costumes took to the water Saturday afternoon for the fourth annual Witch Paddle at Harveys Lake in Luzerne County. The event featured paddlers wearing classic witch attire, complete with pointed hats, flowing dresses and brooms as they navigated across the lake. Windy conditions created a [...]

Home severely damaged, puppy lost in house fire

NESCOPECK, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A home was severely damage and a puppy was lost after a house fire in Nescopeck, according to responding officials. Nescopeck Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Harold Baker told 28/22 News authorities were called to the 900 block of First Street in Nescopeck at about 11:45 a.m. Saturday for a [...]

McClay and Harostock vie for 121st District seat

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Election Day 2026 will mark the start of a new era in Luzerne County politics. Jessica McClay (D) and Mike Harostock (R) are both vying for the soon-to-be vacant seat in Pennsylvania's 121st house district. One of the two candidates will fill the seat currently held by Eddie Day Pashinski, [...]

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