Luzerne County

Jason Race was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, as well as an additional 25 to 80 years for other charges.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arraigned Tuesday after he allegedly stole multiple stained-glass window panes from a Wilkes-Barre church during alcoholics' anonymous (AA) meetings. Paul Herron of Wilkes-Barre, 36, received multiple charges, including institutional vandalism of a place of worship, for stealing 4 window panes in July of 2025, police say. Police [...]

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — 30 bikes in 30 minutes. That's the goal for these manufacturing groups on Tuesday: to take part in a team-building exercise while learning about assembly processes. "They can hopefully take back, learn these principles, and then apply them in their various processes,” said Mark Morgis, Continuous Improvement Specialist. The tour [...]

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local leaders are trying to write the rules before new data center applications can move forward. The Butler Township planning board met Monday to discuss changes to their zoning regulations on data centers. Just last month, the township's board of supervisors took steps to ensure they're protected against potential [...]

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The future of data centers is driving a major conversation in Luzerne County. State Treasurer and Gubernatorial Candidate Stacy Garrity hosted a listening session on Monday at the Wilkes-Barre Township Fire Department. The panel focused on growing community concerns over these data center projects. Garrity used to be in [...]

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Teen Takeovers are sweeping the nation. It's when teenagers gather in large groups and create chaos on local streets and around local businesses. Now, Wilkes-Barre Township Police and area businesses are addressing the issue in Luzerne County. “I think something has got to be done, and I think the [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's a bittersweet day for the 28/22 News family: You've probably noticed a familiar face has been missing from your TV screen for several months. 28/22 News Lead I-Team Reporter Andy Mehalshick returned to the studio as the Hazleton native announced his retirement. Andy shared some details on what has [...]

Gubernatorial Candidate Stacy Garrity made a campaign stop in Wilkes-Barre Township to discuss the future of data center projects.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A drive-by shooting over the weekend near an apartment complex in Wilkes-Barre is under investigation. On May 31, around 8:00 p.m., officers were called to the 900 block of Scott Street for a report of shots fired. Police say Luzerne County 911 received an open-line call during which screaming could [...]

Adoptable kittens and yoga combined in Pittston to support Barbuti Kitten Academy, blending relaxation with community aid as attendees enjoy a playful afternoon.