WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — He's a sweet teenager with a lot of love to give and big plans in life. He just wants a family to support him along the way to his goals. In this installment of A Little Love, 28/22 News would like you to meet Dakota. If there's a basketball court, [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students are getting a hands-on look at future careers in technology. 28/22 News Reporter Zach Paraway visited King's College in Wilkes-Barre, where college students are making that connection fun and interactive. Earning money around a board and learning about future careers were on display at King's College for a special [...]
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wyoming Valley Mall has a sinkhole problem, and on Wednesday, they're trying to fix it. The entrance near McDonald's and Sonic is blocked off while a contractor starts repairs on the latest hole. It's a recurring issue. The mall in Wilkes-Barre Township sits on top of a former [...]
KINGSTON TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is accused of raping a woman after bringing her into house to smoke meth with her. Angel Jose Vergara of Wilkes-Barre Township, 38, faces multiple charges, including rape, burglary, and assault for his alleged involvement in an August 2025 altercation. According to an affidavit, the victim told [...]
A man from Brooklyn was killed in the crash along I-476 North Tuesday night.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mayor George Brown will be announcing the performer for the 2026 Summer Concert. The announcement will be held on Thursday, April 23, at 12:00 p.m. on Public Square. We will update this story when the announcement is made.
JENKINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police have identified the man killed in a crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Tuesday evening. 25-year-old Yosef Loriner of Brooklyn was identified as the victim killed in a crash on Interstate 476 near the Wyoming Valley exit. Police say the crash occurred when Loriner's car, traveling northbound on [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tuesday brought some resolve to a murder investigation 28/22 News has been following since January. 36-year-old Bobbiejo Etzel is now facing homicide, kidnapping, and abuse of a corpse charges in the death of her biological niece, 15-year-old La'Niyah Clark. Clark was reported missing on January 17 and was found dead [...]
JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County Coroner's Office says they were called to a crash that blocked multiple lanes on Interstate-476 Tuesday evening. At about 8:15 p.m., the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said all lanes on I-476 Northbound near the Wyoming Valley Exit were blocked and advised drivers to expect delays. [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There's a shakeup in youth sports across Luzerne County. From big league dreams to major changes at home, District 1631 Little League is stepping into a historic summer. A national spotlight returns July 23, as the East Region Junior Softball Championship lands in Nanticoke. Days later, Jenkins Township hosts a [...]
