The NEPA Philharmonic hosts its inaugural Battle of the Bands, where eight bands compete for $5,000 and a coveted 2026-2027 performance slot.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As the cold temperatures are expected to continue for Northeastern Pennsylvania, Wilkes-Barre's mayor announced Wednesday night that a Code Blue shelter will be open into next week. On Wednesday, Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown announced the Code Blue Shelter at the Calvary Bible Church on 410 South River Street, Wilkes-Barre, for [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two local businesses teamed up to spread a little warmth in NEPA. Drip Coffee joined forces with My Sister's Granola to celebrate National Granola Day. They delivered baskets of handmade granola to people and places in need of a pick-me-up. My Sister's Granola spent the week collecting nominations for organizations, [...]
WILKES BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A report from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (GVIP) shows violent crime went down and clearance rates went up in the Commonwealth between 2022 and 2024. The Shapiro-Davis Administration credits GVIP partially for this decrease. “Preventing violence in our communities requires a two-pronged approach," Gov. Josh Shapiro [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — John Legend will perform at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts on May 3, according to a news release. The multiple Grammy and Emmy award winner will perform at the Kirby Center as part of his "An Evening of Songs and Stories" tour. Tickets will be on sale [...]
Newswatch 16's Melissa Steininger takes a look at how business is booming at one of the warmest places, even on the coldest days.
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A lane restriction on Interstate 80 will be placed from Wednesday to Thursday in Luzerne County. A lane restriction and short-term lane closures will be placed on Interstate 80 eastbound between Exit 262 (Mountaintop/Hazleton) and Exit 273 (White Haven/Freeland) on Wednesday, January 21, and Thursday, January 22. The lane restriction will [...]
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As flu and upper respiratory illness cases run rampant, Emergency Rooms (ERs) are filling up with people seeking medical care. However, the ER may not be the first ideal place to visit when you're sick. 28/22 News spoke with a nurse practitioner who says the height of flu season might [...]
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As temperatures continue to plummet in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania, they take their toll on your HVAC system. Temperatures in the single digits or lower force the system to work harder, negatively impacting its performance and increasing energy bills. Damages to your system can cost you anywhere from a few [...]
Newswatch 16's Melissa Steininger spoke with essential workers who are keeping things running even during the coldest days.
