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Teen shot in Wilkes-Barre, active investigation underway

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they found an 18-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound early Monday morning, prompting a shooting investigation. On May 11, around 2:20 a.m., officers were called to the 200 block of North Pennsylvania Avenue for a report of a person suffering from a gunshot wound. Police say they located [...]

Lawmaker pushes for more authority for school officers

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Pennsylvania lawmaker said a gap in the law needs to be closed, and he's pushing action. A new bill could allow school police officers to respond as officers to incidents that happen off school property. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained how this new bill would make a difference if [...]

PHOTOS: Building collapses, home damaged after fire

FOSTER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A home was damaged, and a building collapsed after firefighters battled a blaze in Foster Township early Sunday morning. Luzerne County officials confirmed with 28/22 News crews were called on Sunday just after midnight for a reported fire on East Bend Lane. On Facebook, the Freeland Fire Department says [...]

Marking milestone to kick off Fine Arts Fiesta

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — What better way to spend a rainy day than by marking a milestone? The Fine Arts Fiesta celebrated the 70th Anniversary Platinum Jubilee Gala, kicking off a week-long celebration in the Diamond City. Guests came by to check out exhibits featuring artwork made by local artists. Organizers stress how important [...]

Community gathers to honor former firefighter

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A community is gathering to honor a firefighter who recently lost his battle with cancer. The funeral services for Michael Crawford were held for Michael Crawford Saturday afternoon at King`s College Scandlon Gym in Wilkes-Barre. The funeral procession for Crawford and his family was escorted by the Wilkes-Barre City Fire [...]

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