DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Germania Hose Company and Excelsior Hose Company are teaming up to address the volunteer firefighter shortage locally. The agreement between the two departments and Duryea Borough began on July 1 and is providing a stipend to drivers during daytime hours. The shortage becomes more evident during the day because most [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — PPL is reporting thousands of customers are without power across northeastern Pennsylvania due to severe weather. Multiple counties are reported to have thousands of customers without power. Luzerne County has more than 7,700 customers without power, Lackawanna County has more than 3,000 customers without power, Carbon County has more than 3,200 customers without [...]
HAZELTON, LUZERNE COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — Fourth of July celebrations are filled with food, fun, and fireworks, but in Hazleton, one holiday tradition is also giving back. Independence Day festivities are helping raise money for local causes, including new equipment for Hazleton Area football. "A lot of the equipment we get, they help fund it and give [...]
Some seniors at B'Nai B'Rith Apartments in Wilkes-Barre say there's no escaping the dangerous temperatures, even in their own homes.
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he fought several people at Wawa while holding brass knuckles. On July 3, around 1:00 a.m. Jonathan Bryce Bilwin was arrested after two victims reported that he hit them with brass knuckles, police stated. An investigation found Bilwin initiated a fight [...]
FAIRMOUNT TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews worked for hours to rescue a hiker who fell 20 feet into a falls at Ricketts Glen. Fairmount Assistant Fire Chief Anthony Coletti told 28/22 News that around 10:00 a.m., a woman who was hiking fell 20 feet into Erie Falls. The hiker suffered minor injuries and was [...]
SWOYERSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Swoyersville, officials offered a place to escape the heat as temperatures continue to climb. The cooling center is open to provide air conditioning, water, and a safe space for residents during the hottest parts of the day. The effort is aimed especially at those most at risk, including seniors, [...]
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As temperatures climb across Northeast Pennsylvania, local ice cream shops are experiencing a noticeable boost in business, with customers lining up in record numbers to cool off. At popular locally owned spots like Blue Ribbon Dairy in West Pittston and The Snack Shack in Wilkes-Barre, employees say the heat caused a [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre City Police were searching for a 16-year-old who left his home alone. On July 2, around 10:00 a.m., a 16-year-old was reported to have left his home, but he has since been found safe.
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Texas Roadhouse held a badge-versus-badge rib-eating competition to support local first responders. Seven competitors sat down at one long table, representing police, fire, and EMS agencies from around the area. The event also had raffle baskets, a dunk tank, and a chance for people to meet the departments that [...]
