Luzerne County

Genesis Arias will lead the Luzerne County Sheriff's Department.

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County has appointed its first female sheriff, who is also the first Hispanic woman to serve as sheriff in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Genesis Arias is the first female to be appointed sheriff in the county and the first Hispanic woman to serve as sheriff in the commonwealth, county officials [...]

W. HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple people are facing charges after police say they found them inside a car making threats towards others with guns and wearing ski masks. On Monday, July 27, officers said a call was made by someone who was being threatened by a group of men inside a car. The [...]

The 40th annual Trot ’n Brew combines fitness, refreshment, and community spirit on August 15 to raise funds for local children with special needs.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In this week's Here's to You, Kid, we profile three students who are helping make a difference in the community. Each has a condition that can limit everyday activities. 28/22 News Reporter Mark Hiller shows they're proving where there's a will, there's a way. A pop tab hitting the bottom [...]

Shots were fired during a suspected road rage incident on I-81 North in Luzerne County on Sunday, according to state police.

SWOYERSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A weekend of chicken wings continues into its second day with the spicy celebration now centered around a run! People came by for day two of the Chicken Wing Fling in Swoyersville. The main attraction on Sunday wasn't the delicious food, but the Hot Wing Hustle 5K. At 9:00 a.m., [...]

PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Drone fliers are sharing their passion with the community. People came by the Pilot Mind Drone Academy in Pittston Township for their open house on Sunday. Attendees could learn all about drone technologies being developed right in Luzerne County. A big goal of the event is developing drone piloting [...]

The Moonlight Drive-In Craft Fair in West Wyoming featured nearly 20 vendors and is held on the last Sunday of every month for the remainder of the season.

A family turning to the community for help after losing everything in a fire just a few weeks ago.