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2 people sent to hospital after rollover crash

PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say two people were sent to the hospital after a convertible rollover crash Sunday afternoon. Luzerne County Officials confirmed with 28/22 News crews were called to the 500 block of Langans Road at about 4:20 p.m. Sunday after a sinlge vehicle rollover crash. An officer from the Pittston [...]

Party with the Bravest fundraiser supports Pittston native

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pittston City Firehouse hosted the Party with the Bravest fundraiser Sunday during the final day of the Pittston Tomato Festival to support Jacob Giardina, a Pittston native who recently suffered a spinal cord injury. All proceeds from the event will go toward helping Giardina and his family navigate the [...]

3 people displaced after fire destroys home

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say three people are out of a home after an early Sunday morning fire in Butler Township. Butler Township Police Chief William Feissner told 28/22 News they were called along with other responding units to the 200 block of Four Seasons Drive in the Beech Mountain Lakes Development [...]

Dog bakery hosts Puppy Palooza to support pet owners

WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local pet-focused business is helping puppy parents get connected to resources, education, and services to help ease the transition into puppy parenthood. Green Dog Barkery, an artisan pet bakery specializing in dog products and services, hosted its first ever "Puppy Palooza," an event aimed at connecting puppy owners to [...]

Coroner confirms one dead in late night Nescopeck fire

NESCOPECK, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County Coroner has confirmed a man has died in a fire that took place in Nescopeck late Saturday evening. James E. Velekei, 73, was pronounced dead at the scene after firefighters responded to a fire at a home on Wapwallopen Road at 10:00 p.m Saturday. An autopsy is [...]

Firefighters, PSP called to battle late night house fire

NESCOPECK, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters were out in Nescopeck responding to a house on fire Saturday night, according to Luzerne County officials. Officials confirm with 28/22 News crews were called to the 300 block of Wapwallopen Road in Nescopeck just before 10:00 p.m. Saturday for a reported residental fire. Authorities say troopers from Pennsylvania [...]

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