DALLAS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — While most people only need to adjust a few timepieces during seasonal time changes, a Luzerne County business faces the task of resetting nearly 1,000 clocks. Ye Olde Clock and Gift Shop in Dallas Township carries out a major clock-changing operation twice a year to update its inventory. The [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Christmasland at Main Hardware in Wilkes-Barre officially cut the ribbon on Sunday to mark its 51st year. The seasonal attraction features 12 rooms filled with Christmas trees, ornaments, lights and holiday decorations. Organizers say visiting the attraction is about more than finding decorations, giving guests an opportunity to revisit memories [...]
Over 100 vendors participated in the craft show.
A puppy died in a Nescopeck house fire Saturday morning, and the home was severely damaged, according to Nescopeck Volunteer Fire Company Chief Harold Baker.
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Thousands of trick-or-treaters filled the streets of West Pittston as part of the borough's community-wide Halloweentown celebration. Costumed children visited decorated homes house-to-house along several borough roadways, including Delaware Avenue. Located in Luzerne County, West Pittston has developed a reputation as Pennsylvania's Halloween capital. Local residents outfit their homes [...]
HARVEYS LAKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Participants dressed in witch costumes took to the water Saturday afternoon for the fourth annual Witch Paddle at Harveys Lake in Luzerne County. The event featured paddlers wearing classic witch attire, complete with pointed hats, flowing dresses and brooms as they navigated across the lake. Windy conditions created a [...]
NESCOPECK, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A home was severely damage and a puppy was lost after a house fire in Nescopeck, according to responding officials. Nescopeck Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Harold Baker told 28/22 News authorities were called to the 900 block of First Street in Nescopeck at about 11:45 a.m. Saturday for a [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Election Day 2026 will mark the start of a new era in Luzerne County politics. Jessica McClay (D) and Mike Harostock (R) are both vying for the soon-to-be vacant seat in Pennsylvania's 121st house district. One of the two candidates will fill the seat currently held by Eddie Day Pashinski, [...]
The Halloween parade outside Illumination Early Learning Center in Kingston was canceled after an alleged threat Friday afternoon, police say.
PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he allegedly assaulted a woman and held a knife at her throat. On Wednesday, Oct. 28, Plymouth Police Department was were called to Davenport Street, for a report that Melvin Harrison allegedly put a knife to the caller’s throat and punched her [...]
