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General Dynamics building catches fire in Hanover Township

HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Flames shut down a military manufacturing plant in Luzerne County. That fire broke out at General Dynamics on Hanover Street in Hanover Township around 6:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. 28/22 News found smoke coming from the building that makes mortar shells for the military. Our news crews were informed on [...]

Crews rescue man stuck in tree over 300 ft. embankment

MOCANAQUA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews were working Monday evening to rescue someone stuck in a tree over a 300 foot embankment, officials say. Luzerne County Officials confirmed with 28/22 News authorities were called at about 7:30 p.m. to the unit block of Paradise Avenue in Mocanaqua for a technical rescue. Officials explain that crews [...]

Overcrowding in animal shelters persists

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Animal shelters across the country and in Luzerne County are facing severe overcrowding as rising intake numbers continue to strain local resources. According to the ASPCA, more than 5,800,000 million dogs and cats entered United States shelters and rescues last year. At the SPCA of Luzerne County in Plains [...]

Community raises funds for deputies fighting cancer

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Community members are raising funds for two Luzerne County Sheriff's Department employees as they fight cancer. Corporal Michael Flynn has colorectal cancer that has spread to his liver, lungs, and bones. Deputy Al Walsh has esophageal cancer. The sheriff's department is now selling ribbons of support at the Luzerne County [...]

Parents of Murdered Children honor Day of Remembrance

JENKINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A vigil took place Friday for the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims to honor victims and support their survived family. "Make sure you talk about it, don't keep it inside," Donna Walling of Plains said. Walling started a local chapter of Parents of Murdered Children in 2004, [...]

Woman accused of pointing gun at driver on I-81

DORRANCE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is being accused of pointing a gun at another driver on Interstate 81. On August 30, state police stated they were informed that a 47-year-old woman from Millersburg was traveling erratically, tailgating, and speeding on I-81 north of the Nuangola Exit. When the woman changed lanes, police [...]

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