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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 [...]

Family, friends demand answers after teen found dead

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Family members, friends and supporters of 15-year-old La'Niyah “Lala” Clark gathered in Public Square in Wilkes-Barre to demand answers six months after the teenager was found dead. The family is questioning why law enforcement did not issue an Amber Alert when Clark first went missing in January. Clark's body was [...]

Runners hit pavement at City of Pittston 5K

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Day three of the annual Pittston Tomato Festival kicked off Saturday in Luzerne County with the City of Pittston 5K, a youth run and a one-mile walk. Participants of various ages and experience levels ran through the streets of downtown Pittston. The morning races have become a key tradition for [...]

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