WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The City of Wilkes-Barre is getting ready for its America 250 concert series on Saturday. Starting Tuesday, crews will be preparing Kirby Park for the concert featuring the country trio Lady A with special guest En Vogue. Some of the parking lots will be restricted, and people are advised that [...]
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities were on scene as a train rested on the railroad tracks over a busy Kingston roadway Monday afternoon. 28/22 News was there as authorities were on scene and a train was stopped on the tracks over Market Street at around 3:00 p.m. The Kingston Police Department, along with the [...]
HARVEYS LAKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say an Uber driver was part of a rollover crash while driving a 14-year-old passenger in Harveys Lake. Multiple crews were called for a one-car crash on Laskeside Drive. Chief Charles Musual of Harveys Lake Police Department told 28/22 News an Uber driver was taking a 14-year-old around [...]
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say a chase ended with him crashing into a UGI sign in Wilkes-Barre Township. On June 14, officers said they discovered a car with an expired registration, owned by Evan Odonga, who had an active warrant out for a parole violation. Police [...]
BUTLER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people have been arrested after police say they were driving around in a stolen car with two young children. Butler Township Police arrested Shannon L. Doan, 38, of Wilkes-Barre, and Joseph Swartwood, 52, of Hunlock Creek, after officers discovered a vehicle that was reported stolen on June 11 [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — On South Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre, a large tent is up for all to see. Inside are tens of thousands of books and other items for sale, all to support a local library. "There's a nice variety of different books. And you know summer is coming up, and people are going [...]
The world's largest operating steam locomotive passed through Pittston on Sunday as it made its way to Scranton.
Crews were called to a house along East Church Street in Nanticoke. The house was severely damaged, and part of the roof collapsed.
'A Tribute to America250' showcases America's history through local artists' works ahead of the nation's birthday.
The Eastern Woodland Intertribal Powwow kicked off at the Luzerne County Fairgrounds on Saturday.
