July 21, 2026 at 10:38 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce will hold a press conference on Tuesday to discuss proposed changes to sentencing guidelines for those found guilty of 2nd degree murder. In March of 2026, the current sentencing guidelines were deemed unconstitutional by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Revisions are due to be made [...]
July 20, 2026 at 22:02 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students are spending their break exploring science, technology, and hands-on discovery at a local summer camp. 28/22 News Reporter Zach Paraway shows how these young learners are building skills and preparing for future careers. Grade school students from all over Northeastern Pennsylvania are getting hands-on experiences at a local university. We're [...]
July 20, 2026 at 21:47 EDTPA homepage
JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local volunteers took part in the sixth annual PA Day Initiative hosted by America250 PA. Residents from across Northeastern Pennsylvania volunteered at the CEO Weinberg Food Bank on Monday. Volunteers formed an assembly line, putting non-perishable food items in boxes and taping them up. Those boxes filled with canned [...]
July 20, 2026 at 19:47 EDTPA homepage
SUGAR NOTCH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A group of missionaries is giving back to those in need across NEPA. More than 100 UM Army Youth and Adult volunteers are serving the area this week by providing free home repairs for residents in need. The group visited Sugar Notch on Monday. The missionaries will build wheelchair [...]
July 20, 2026 at 18:31 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — $1,000,000 in state grant money is going to King's College Athletics. The state grant money will reconstruct and replace the college's athletic track facility and include NCAA-compliant field upgrades. Andy Orlowski is the college's athletic director. He says this serves as a great opportunity for student-athletes to grow. “We've got [...]
July 20, 2026 at 17:21 EDTWNEP
Organizers in Conyngham say it's a great way to learn about the 125 years of history in the borough.
July 20, 2026 at 16:40 EDTPA homepage
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — More than a dozen people will soon be out of a job after a local school has made the decision to make cuts. Wyoming Seminary announced on Monday that it has eliminated 22 positions, including 8 faculty members and 14 staff roles, citing the need to align expenses with current [...]
July 19, 2026 at 23:06 EDTWNEP
The last day of the Big Tent Bazaar in Hanover Township drew crowds with food, music, and a 'mega raffle'.
July 19, 2026 at 19:43 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's an early Christmas in Wilkes-Barre as hockey fans trade sunscreen for Santa hats. Christmas was on everyone's mind on Sunday at Toyota Sportsplex in Wilkes-Barre. Families filled the rink for Christmas in July. They shopped from local craft vendors, tried their luck at basket raffles, and met Santa and [...]
July 19, 2026 at 19:41 EDTPA homepage
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Finding the right pet can change a life, and one local event is helping make those connections. Shelter dogs had the chance to meet potential adopters at the Kingston American Legion during the Rescue Pets Serving Vets adoption event. The program connects veterans with companion animals to help clear the [...]
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