WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A celebration of the arts is coming to the Diamond City, and with it may come some headaches for drivers making their way through downtown Wilkes-Barre. Public Square will be packed with local artists, live entertainment, and dozens of vendors at the 70th Annual Fine Arts Fiesta. Drivers should also [...]
FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local fitness facility gave police officers a good workout on Monday. Construct in Forty Fort hosted officers for a special training session designed to help them on the job. From ju-jitsu to breathing exercises, officers learned new movements to help prevent lower back and knee injuries. The workout [...]
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's National Police Week, and a big boost in funding is coming to a local police department. The Kingston Police Department has secured about $1,140,000 in federal funding. The money will go toward new equipment and technology upgrades. United States Congressman Rob Bresnahan helped secure the funding and says it [...]
The $1.1 million in federal grants will help fund much-needed vehicles and technology upgrades at the department.
Police say an 18-year-old was found injured along North Pennsylvania Avenue after a shooting early Monday morning.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local man has been reported missing as police seek help in the search. Wilkes-Barre Police say 37-year-old Malik Brogdon has been reported missing. The last time Brogdon was seen or spoken to was Friday, May 1, around 9:30 a.m. Officers noted that he was last seen near the dollar [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Firefighters battled a multi-structure blaze in Luzerne County just before 1 a.m. Sunday.
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 [...]
