PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A tractor trailer crash forced traffic to a crawl on Interstate-81 Southbound Sunday evening. Authorities told 28/22 News authorities were called to Interstate 81 Southbound, milemarker 169.5, in Plains Township after a crash just after 5:00 p.m. Sunday. Luzerne County officials say a tractor trailer had jack knifed on [...]
The event comes as shelters across the area continue to deal with the aftermath of a large-scale dog hoarding case. Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones has the story.
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will shut down Interstate 81 overnight next week in the Hazleton area for bridge demolition. The closure is scheduled to occur near the Interstate 80 split starting this coming Monday. Work will take place nightly from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and is expected to [...]
PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police were out investigating an incident late Saturday evening in Plymouth. Luzerne County officials confirmed with 28/22 News crews were called to the unit block of Church Street Saturday evening. Authorities say the Plymouth Borough Police Department were actively investigating a reported ongoing incident in the area. Details are limited [...]
LAUREL RUN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A roll over crash over an embankment sent one person to the hospital Saturday evening, according to Pennsylvania State Police (PSP.) Troopers say they were called to the area of Devil's Elbow along the route for Giant's Despair in Laurel Run just before 7:00 p.m. Saturday. Authorities say a [...]
PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The sounds of polka music and the smell of kielbasa filled Main Street as the Plymouth Alive Kielbasa Festival brought the community together for its 22nd year. For many attendees, the festival is about much more than sampling smoked or fresh sausage. It’s an opportunity to reconnect with family, revisit [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Powerball jackpot has reached $856,000,000 for the drawing Saturday night. The prize includes a cash option payout estimated at nearly $371,000,000. Powerball fever is spreading across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania as residents pursue the top prize. While the odds of winning are 1 in 292,000,000, regional vendors report robust [...]
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Residents of a high-rise in Kingston can finally use hot water again, after spending days without hot water caused by several central water heaters breaking in the building. The building, Daniel J. Flood Tower located off of Wyoming Avenue in Kingston, experienced the hot water drought for a total of seven days [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A third person has pleaded guilty in connection to a May 2024 stabbing that resulted in the death of a 33-year-old man. Justice Flenory, 25, pleaded guilty Friday morning to third-degree murder of Scott Knox, according to the Luzerne County District Attorney's Office. Flenory's sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 2. [...]
PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One of northeastern Pennsylvania's largest food festivals is back this weekend as the 22nd Annual Plymouth Alive Kielbasa Festival takes over Main Street. The two-day festival celebrates the region's rich Polish heritage with a wide variety of food, live entertainment, a parade, and dozens of food, craft, and specialty vendors. [...]
