Luzerne County

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Call it a celebration of diversity in downtown Wilkes-Barre. About a dozen or so groups danced down South Main Street for the city's Annual Multi-Cultural Parade and Festival.

Participants wore clothing that reflected their cultural background. Many people, including children, lined the sidewalks to watch.

After that, performers took to the stage and got the crowd moving with upbeat music.

Folks celebrate upcoming season at Fall Craft Fair

VFW Post 283 hosted 'Chippin in for Chip' on Saturday to help raise funds for a rider injured in a motorcycle crash.

The Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania hosted a walk raising awareness for Epilepsy.

HUNLOCK CREEK, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It definitely still feels like summer, but another local event on Saturday had another season in mind. Folks celebrated the coming season on Saturday in Luzerne County by taking part in a Fall Craft Fair.

Dozens of vendors set up shop at the Garden Drive-In. They displayed all sorts of seasonal items, including Halloween-themed artwork.

Organizers could not have picked a better day for the event, which brought out many vendors, including some first-timers.

One vendor revealed her inspiration behind crafting seashells.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens of people are taking steps toward a world without seizures. Roughly 100 walkers made their way through Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday for the Annual Walk for Epilepsy.

About one in 26 people will be diagnosed with the disorder in their lifetime.

The walk through the years has helped raise funds for a community epilepsy center that opened last year in Kingston.

It serves as a site for a whole host of services to help families navigate challenges.

Man found guilty for murder of girlfriend

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police were out in Hazleton after a reported incident Saturday evening.

Authorities told 28/22 News that Hazleton City Police were called to the 1500 block of East Broad Street in Hazleton.

Officers placed police tape around the scene to close off the road.

28/22 News spoke with a neighbor who called 911 to report what he witnessed.

He said he heard gunfire shortly after 5:00 p.m. Then, when he checked to see what happened, he made a disturbing discovery.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre City Police responded to a reported incident in Wilkes-Barre Saturday evening.

28/22 News was on the scene on the 600 block of North Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre.

Man found guilty for murder of girlfriend

The nature of the police incident is unknown at this time.

Details are limited, and 28/22 News will provide updates as new information is made available.

The Luzerne Merchants Association holds the Luzerne Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, featuring more than 100 vendors.

FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews were in Forty Fort for a reported water main break Saturday afternoon.

PA American Water External Affairs Manager Susan Turcmanovich told 28/22 News crews responded to an eight-inch water main break in Forty Fort Saturday afternoon.

28/22 News was there as crews were at work on the break at the 1000 block of Rutter Avenue.

Turcmanovich later told 28/22 News service has been restored to all customers, and crews worked on road restoration.

Victims of deadly helicopter crash identified

A 70-year-old man was killed Saturday as fire broke out at his home in Shickshinny