Luzerne County

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Colorado attack is one of several to take place in a spike of antisemitic violence across the globe and here in the U.S. since the war between Hamas and Israel began.

Now, a local Jewish community center leader in NEPA is speaking out on the recent attack.

David Schawger is a Luzerne County attorney, community relations council chairman, and a member of the Jewish community.

4 more victims ID’d in Colorado fire attack, bringing number of injured to 12

He's horrified by the recent attack on his people in Boulder, Colorado.

WEST WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A hearing over an unpleasant smell in Luzerne County has come to a halt. Residents in that area say the odor is affecting their quality of life.

But they now have to wait a little bit longer for a solution to their problem.

At a hearing last week, Judge Joseph Carmody heard arguments surrounding a smell coming from KB Crash Creations in West Wyoming. Today, he ordered the case to be reassigned to another judge.

(WBRE/WYOU) — According to the Area Agency on Aging, the first two Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) voucher distribution events have been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.

The announcement comes because the agency has not yet received the vouchers. It was previously revealed that federal funding for the vouchers has been cut.

The first two Luzerne/Wyoming County distribution events have been cancelled, including the June 3 event at Misericordia University's MacDowell Hall and the June 5 Kingston Active Adult Center.

Officers responded to the area of North Main Street in the city around 1 a.m. Monday.

WILKES-BARRE CITY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County District Attorney released that there was an officer-involved shooting in Wilkes-Barre City.

According to police, they responded to a naked woman wielding two knives who then later attacked a civilian on North Main Street around 1:00 a.m.

Case of citrus smell from kratom plant continued

Police say Satin King, a 45-year-old female, attempted to strike the civilian with one of the knives, then police shot King multiple times.

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local girl is helping her community fire department raise money to care for their new firehouse dog. The department lost its old dog last fall.

28/22 News Reporter Avery Nape was there to visit the firehouse's new furry friend.

Meet Hahn, a 14-week-old dalmatian, and Nanticoke Fire Department's new firehouse dog.

The playful pup has only been with the department for two weeks. The growing pup requires a lot of care.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The month of June marks Pride Month, and the heart of the Poconos kicked it off on Sunday in a big way. The Fifth Annual Pocono Pride Festival filled the streets of downtown Stroudsburg Sunday afternoon.

A huge crowd turned out for the event featuring dozens of food and craft vendors.

Pride flags hung from light posts, and live performances from musicians to drag performers filled the festival's center stage.

Organizers say the event aims to bring the community together by celebrating love.

WEST WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A court hearing will resume on Monday concerning an odor that residents claim is destroying their quality of life.

Quality of life citations were filed last week against K-B Crash Creations in West Wyoming.

The company specializes in extracts from kratom, an organic material used to make numerous products, including tea.

Lackawanna County pool now open for 2025 season

Neighbors in West Wyoming, Wyoming, and Exeter Boroughs say a citrus/orange odor is coming from the business.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Damp weather could not stop some folks from getting up close with nature in Wilkes-Barre. The local band, The Pickups, played some environmentally inspired music for the first-ever BioBlitz at Kirby Park Natural Area and Nesbitt Park.

The floodplain is home to a range of plants and animals that play a crucial role in maintaining balance in the ecosystem.

Organizers wanted to hold this event for three basic reasons: Education, exploration, and celebration.

A canceled wedding turns into a community event

OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say crews were out for hours battling an Old Forge fire Saturday night.

Authorities told 28/22 News firefighters were called to the 800 block of Sibley Avenue for a reported commercial structure fire before 8:30 p.m.

Courtesy of Bob Kadluboski

The Old Forge Fire Department is heading the response to the incident.

Demonstrating STEM skills in Luzerne County at SHINE Science Olympiad