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Man arrested, faces rape of child charges

EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been arrested and charged in Luzerne County, where he faces multiple charges, including rape of a child. On Wednesday, June 10, officers from the Wyoming Area Regional Police Department arrested Kristopher Powell on a felony warrant. Powell is being charged with the following: He was denied bail [...]

Cleaning up Wilkes-Barre Township graffiti for free

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre Township is a little cleaner, but the real story is the people behind it. Pocono Restoration was contracted by the township police department to clean graffiti from Highland Park Boulevard to Mundy Street. When the township offered to pay, the owners turned the money down. "We came out, [...]

Dangers of leaving kids, pets in cars in summer heat

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As hotter temperatures make their way into northeastern and central Pennsylvania, there's a higher risk for kids and pets left alone in cars. 28/22 News spoke with a member of Geisinger's Outreach Team. She says in certain instances, kids can experience serious health issues and die within 15 minutes to a [...]

Luzerne County officials seek solutions for homelessness

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The homelessness issue persists in the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre. A homeless encampment sits in a wooded area off the Cross Valley Expressway, neighboring several homes. Many people who live near the camp say they're frustrated with the situation. Others hope the people living there find shelter soon. “It [...]

Council votes to pass anti-discrimination ordinance

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Luzerne County has a new law, and depending on who you ask, its passing is either a major step forward or a serious overreach. After weeks of debate, county council passed a county-wide anti-discrimination ordinance backed by fines. In 90-days the ordinance will go into effect. Cheers echoed through the courthouse [...]

One sent to hospital, police investigating as road reopens

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A person was sent to the hospital, and police are investigating after a pedestrian was reportedly struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening. Luzerne County Officials confirmed with 28/22 News that Wilkes-Barre City Police were called to the 100 block of Hazle Street in Wilkes-Barre for a reported pedestrian-struck-by-vehicle incident shortly [...]

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