Luzerne County

This weekend marks eight years since an EF-2 tornado hit one of the busiest shopping centers in NEPA.

EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A juvenile is being charged as an adult after police say he threatened a shooting in Edwardsville. On June 9, the West Side Regional Police Department was called to Beverly Drive in Edwardsville for a report of a fight between several people in the complex. Once on the scene, officers [...]

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man missing for nearly a week has been found on Sunday evening. The Hazleton City Police Department says Yalexis Puguero was located after being reported missing.

EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been arrested and charged in Luzerne County, where he faces multiple charges, including rape of a child. On Wednesday, June 10, officers from the Wyoming Area Regional Police Department arrested Kristopher Powell on a felony warrant. Powell is being charged with the following: He was denied bail [...]

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre Township is a little cleaner, but the real story is the people behind it. Pocono Restoration was contracted by the township police department to clean graffiti from Highland Park Boulevard to Mundy Street. When the township offered to pay, the owners turned the money down. "We came out, [...]

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As hotter temperatures make their way into northeastern and central Pennsylvania, there's a higher risk for kids and pets left alone in cars. 28/22 News spoke with a member of Geisinger's Outreach Team. She says in certain instances, kids can experience serious health issues and die within 15 minutes to a [...]

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The homelessness issue persists in the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre. A homeless encampment sits in a wooded area off the Cross Valley Expressway, neighboring several homes. Many people who live near the camp say they're frustrated with the situation. Others hope the people living there find shelter soon. “It [...]

Kristopher Powell faces several charges, including rape of a child, statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault of a child, and other offenses.

Pocono Restorations is cleaning up graffiti free of charge in Wilkes-Barre Township, aiming to enhance the community.

Join the Riverfest at Nesbitt Park to celebrate the Susquehanna River with hands-on activities, live music, crafts, and guided paddles.