Luzerne County

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.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Luzerne County has a new law, and depending on who you ask, its passing is either a major step forward or a serious overreach. After weeks of debate, county council passed a county-wide anti-discrimination ordinance backed by fines. In 90-days the ordinance will go into effect. Cheers echoed through the courthouse [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A person was sent to the hospital, and police are investigating after a pedestrian was reportedly struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening. Luzerne County Officials confirmed with 28/22 News that Wilkes-Barre City Police were called to the 100 block of Hazle Street in Wilkes-Barre for a reported pedestrian-struck-by-vehicle incident shortly [...]

Luzerne County EMA could be getting a new home as the county is looking to purchase the American Red Cross building in Hanover Township.

KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — Early in the morning, Madisen Brown, a 4-H student with Hillside Farms, helps Goose, the calf. After years of working with animals like Goose, she says he is still a handful. "She's a bit of a pill sometimes. She's a lot. She likes cuddles, but she is not a big [...]

Michael Revitt faces charges after investigators say he used a township-issued fuel credit card to fuel his personal vehicles.

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A former Wilkes-Barre Township official has been charged with theft after an internal investigation. According to police documents, former Wilkes-Barre Business Administrator 57-year-old Michael Revitt is facing multiple theft charges relating to the use of fuel cards issued for township vehicles. The criminal complaint alleges that, over the course [...]

There will be right lane closures on I-81 north and south between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to PennDOT.