LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man and a woman were each sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug delivery resulting in death of a Kingston resident. Christian Barnes, 38, and Jennifer Giul, 43, both of Luzerne County were sentenced in January 2026 and May 2025 respectively, according to the U.S. Department [...]
The driver, who was not identified, lost control just before midnight on Interstate 80 in Sugarloaf Twp. No one else was hurt.
SUGARLOAF TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report that a driver was killed after going airborne during a crash, then hit a tree. On Tuesday, January 27, around 11:46 p.m., troopers were called to a deadly crash on Interstate 80 west near mile marker 254.9 in Sugarloaf Township. Through further investigation, state police found [...]
A community united in West Pittston to honor Navy veteran Jeffrey Kalnas, who died at 75. With no family present, it gave him the final send-off he deserved.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In the aftermath of the winter storm that hit Northeastern Pennsylvania, Wilkes-Barre officials say they have extended their Code Blue. On Tuesday, the office of Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown released a statement saying the Code Blue Shelter at the Calvary Bible Church on 410 South River Street, Wilkes-Barre, would be [...]
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Cleanup efforts are still ongoing across Luzerne County after Sunday's snowstorm. The storm brought heavy snow to the City of Hazleton. The roads leading into the city are mostly clear. The side roads, not so much. Pedro Rodrigues moved to New York City from Cuba in 1980 and has lived [...]
WYOMING BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews on Tuesday were out in the bitter cold battling a fire in Wyoming Borough. According to fire officials, crews were called out to a structure fire along Butler Street around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. 28/22 News was there as flames could be seen pushing through the home's roof. Wyoming [...]
Flames tore through the home along Butler Street in Wyoming Tuesday afternoon.
11 people are recovering, including seven children, after they were rushed to the hospital due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After being out of service on Monday, the Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) announced it will continue service on Tuesday. Marketing and Communications Director Gretchen Wintermantel told 28/22 News the LCTA will begin service at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday. Their Intermodal Transit Center and Main Offices will also be open on Tuesday [...]
