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Police looking into death of toddler in Luzerne County

HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hanover Township Police say they are investigating the cause of death for a 21-month-old girl. Police say they responded around 1:00 p.m. Friday to River Road in the Lincoln Heights section Hanover Township for an unresponsive child. Life-saving efforts were made, and the girl was transported to Geisinger South [...]

Coroner identifies woman as victim in Wilkes-Barre homicide

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The coroner has identified a woman who was shot and killed during a Wilkes-Barre homicide. On March 14, 42-year-old Soraya Cordy died from a gunshot wound to the head at 55 Puritan Lane. Her death has been ruled a homicide. In a statement provided to 28/22 News, Wilkes-Barre City Police [...]

Woman, baby narrowly avoid gunshot after shots fired

W. HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a woman carrying her infant narrowly avoided gunshots after shots were fired into her home during a fight outside. On Thursday, July 16, around 10:50 p.m., West Hazleton Police were called to South Broad Street for the report of a shooting. An investigation revealed that multiple people [...]

Pool closes early due to Canadian wildfire smoke

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One place where the effect of the Canadian wildfire smoke was easy to see was the Kingston pool. It closed early at 4:00 p.m. Thursday due to the smoke, and even before then, the deck looked nothing like a typical July day. Only a handful of swimmers came out, with [...]

Parish bazaar serves as important fundraiser

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Saint Nicholas–Saint Mary Parish Bazaar is getting ready to welcome thousands to Wilkes-Barre for four nights of delicious food, live entertainment, games, and family fun. Organizers say visitors can expect homemade ethnic favorites, classic carnival games, and plenty of community spirit. The annual event also serves as a major [...]

Wildfires impact animal life at Hillside Farms

KINGSTON TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hillside Farms is home to hundreds of animals, and for many visitors, those animals are the main attraction — bringing families, children, and animal lovers to the farm throughout the summer. But on a day when smoky conditions settled over the area, the farm looked much different. Many of [...]

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