PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A scheduling mix-up is forcing a big change at this year's Pittston Tomato Festival. Organizers of the Pittston Tomato Festival say there will be no amusement rides this year after the festival's ride provider double-booked its schedule. Committee members say replacement rides were available, but at a much higher cost. [...]
WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) camp for teens is going on right in our backyard. The Wyoming Area Regional Police Department is hosting the FBI Philadelphia Division Teen Academy Tuesday and Wednesday. The academy teaches the teenagers about criminal justice and allows them to explore different career options. The [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A chapter of one of the most startling murder cases in Luzerne County history continues as William Wolfe's homicide was continued on Tuesday. Wolfe is facing charges in the death of 38-year-old Nicole Cuevas, who was found buried in the basement of 142 Carlisle Street back in February 2024. Luzerne [...]
Genesis Arias will lead the Luzerne County Sheriff's Department.
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County has appointed its first female sheriff, who is also the first Hispanic woman to serve as sheriff in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Genesis Arias is the first female to be appointed sheriff in the county and the first Hispanic woman to serve as sheriff in the commonwealth, county officials [...]
W. HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple people are facing charges after police say they found them inside a car making threats towards others with guns and wearing ski masks. On Monday, July 27, officers said a call was made by someone who was being threatened by a group of men inside a car. The [...]
The 40th annual Trot ’n Brew combines fitness, refreshment, and community spirit on August 15 to raise funds for local children with special needs.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In this week's Here's to You, Kid, we profile three students who are helping make a difference in the community. Each has a condition that can limit everyday activities. 28/22 News Reporter Mark Hiller shows they're proving where there's a will, there's a way. A pop tab hitting the bottom [...]
Shots were fired during a suspected road rage incident on I-81 North in Luzerne County on Sunday, according to state police.
SWOYERSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A weekend of chicken wings continues into its second day with the spicy celebration now centered around a run! People came by for day two of the Chicken Wing Fling in Swoyersville. The main attraction on Sunday wasn't the delicious food, but the Hot Wing Hustle 5K. At 9:00 a.m., [...]
