HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested while two others were hospitalized after shots were fired early morning in a Luzerne County neighborhood. Shots fired were reported around 6:00 a.m. on August 18, leading troopers to be called to a residence on State Route 940 in Hazle Township. Through further investigation, police [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County Coroner confirmed with 28/22 News that one person has died after a fire in Wilkes-Barre Monday evening. 28/22 News was there Monday evening as parts of East Northampton and South Grant Streets were closed to traffic as authorities responded to a fire in Wilkes-Barre on the unit [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities are alerting residents to the following road closures and traffic changes ahead of the Pittston Tomato Festival. On Saturday, August 22, beginning at 9:45 a.m., roadways in downtown Pittston will be closed from the Fort Jenkins/Dale Kridlo Bridge south to Plank Street/South Main Street. The 5K Tomato Fest Run [...]
COURTDALE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he was arrested for alleged car thefts and trespassing across multiple towns. 38-year-old Matthew Rosengrant was arrested after Courtdale Borough Police stated they worked along with the Wyoming Area Regional Police Department and the Luzerne Borough Police Department on an investigation of [...]
The suspect allegedly threatened to kill the homeowner before crashing into trees in the backyard of the property and fleeing the scene.
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Several buisnesses had to be evacuated as crews investigate a gas leak in a Wilkes-Barre Township shopping plaza. Just before 11:00 a.m. Sunday, authorities say crews were called to the area of the Triangle Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township. Wilkes-Barre Township Fire Department Assistant Chief Rich Hart told 28/22 News [...]
No word yet on whether anyone was hurt or is in custody.
A community gathered in Ashley to remember 15-year-old Zachary Martz, who passed away last month after a battle with cancer.
The West Pittston Historical Society marks its 25th anniversary with a display made of photos, yearbooks, and police and fire department memorabilia.
Families gathered in Kingston for Riverfest, celebrating the Susquehanna River with music, educational activities, and nature hikes at Nesbitt Park.
