Luzerne County

What started as a free little library in Luzerne County is now feeding more than imaginations.

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Hazleton area is no stranger to snowstorms. Its high elevation usually means more snow and ice. 28/22 News Reporter Andy Mehalshick, a Hazleton native, was in Sugarloaf Township as preparations were underway for the snow. Mehalshick says people in this area "know snow." Hazleton residents live overlooking Interstate 81 [...]

One person was injured in the shooting along McLean Street Saturday morning, according to police.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre police say they are currently investigating a shooting at a double home where a "large pool of blood" was discovered on the scene. On November 29, around 12:40 a.m., officers responded to a double home on McLean Street following reports of multiple gunshots, with bullets entering the neighbor's home. [...]

A classroom fire on November 20 caused smoke damage to much of the school complex in Luzerne County.

SUGARLOAF TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hundreds of people turned out for a festive event to celebrate inclusion and diversity. It focused on making holiday fun available for everyone. Lights, treats, and a visit from Santa Claus: The Fourth Annual Light the Night for Autism brought crowds of people to Sugarloaf Golf Course for a [...]

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Residents were evacuated Sunday night after smoke filled the halls of a Nanticoke nursing home. 28/22 News spoke with Nanticoke Fire Department Chief Mark Boncal, who confirmed crews were called to the Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center on the 300 block of Middle Road in Nanticoke in response to a [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Santa is showing he's no slouch on the bowling lanes: The red-suited Mr. Claus joined more than 200 bowlers at Chacko's Family Bowling Center for the Third Annual Breakfast and bowled with Santa. Kids lined up for photos while families rolled frame after frame with plates of eggs, bacon, and [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Santa is making the rounds this Thanksgiving weekend. One of his visits is aimed at helping people in their darkest hours. Organizers behind Greater Northeast PA Out of the Darkness Walk held a photo shoot with Santa at the American Red Cross building in Wilkes-Barre. Families and individuals could get [...]

DORRANCE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Many families all over northeastern and central Pennsylvania are partaking in a classic holiday tradition: picking out their Christmas tree. One local tree farm is drawing people in from near and far. 28/22 News Reporter Brian Orbin takes us into the tree-picking experience. Thanksgiving weekend is go time for [...]