On Christmas Eve, shoppers flocked to Arena Hub Plaza near Wilkes-Barre, embracing the last-minute holiday rush despite crowded stores and empty shelves.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The mayor's office has issued a Code Blue for the city of Wilkes-Barre for Friday and Saturday. Between 7:00 p.m. Thursday and 7:00 a.m. Friday, and between 7:00 p.m. Friday and 7:00 a.m. Saturday, the Calvary Bible Church at 410 South River St. will be open to serve as a [...]
Christmas Eve shoppers will have to look elsewhere to tick off last-minute gifts
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Last-minute holiday shoppers will be out of luck at a shopping destination in Luzerne County. The Wyoming Valley Mall will not open on Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve), one of the busiest shopping days of the year, or on Friday, December 26. According to a Facebook post from the [...]
AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Millions of Americans are on the move this week, traveling to be with family and friends before Christmas. A record number of people are expected to find themselves at the terminals this holiday season. 28/22 news reporter Colby Hughes has the story in Avoca. Here at the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport, [...]
Christmas is more than just a time of giving and receiving, for one man in Luzerne County, his favorite part of the holiday is enjoying his massive nativity display.
Saleh Edwards, 24, charged following search of home by local and federal authorities on Sunday
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police have filed charges against a Wilkes-Barre man alleging he attempted to create weapons of mass destruction. According to a release from the Luzerne County District Attorney's office, on December 21, a resident notified officers of suspicious activity at a residence on Saint Clair Street. After a search was conducted [...]
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Culinary students from a local college are "baking" spirits bright in Luzerne County. Students at Luzerne County Community College made homemade pastries for the staff at Nanuet City Hall. Teachers from the culinary department dropped off dozens of sweets, including freshly baked Christmas cookies. This kind Christmas gesture is an [...]
AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Holiday travel has shifted into high gear, and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants to make sure drivers are prepared to make it to their holiday destinations safely. 28/22 News Reporter Heidi Martens stopped by the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport with more. Millions are expected to travel for the holidays, so [...]
