Luzerne County

A 58-year-old man admitted he took an American flag off the lawn of the Luzerne County Courthouse, the district attorney says

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Wilkes-Barre man who was arrested following a 90-mph car chase and a rooftop chase has been indicted federally by a grand jury on drug trafficking and firearm charges. Jaquan Pankey, 29, of Wilkes-Barre, was indicted on accusations that he possessed and intended to distribute cocaine and that he had [...]

The Wilkes-Barre and Scranton Fire Departments will face off in a hockey match at Mohegan Arena, benefiting veterans and first responders.

HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Kansas City-based Northpoint Development is now offering qualified Hazle Township homeowners $10,000 each if Project Hazelnut is approved. It's a multi-building data center project that would transform the region. This comes after Hazle Township denied the land use approval. The developer then appealed the decision to Luzerne County Court. [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Around Town Bicycles in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, will close its doors on October 8 after serving cyclists in the Wyoming Valley for 22 years. The long-standing shop cited competition from online retailers and the growing popularity of e-bikes as the primary reasons for the closure. Rich Adams, owner of Around [...]

The fire started at the General Dynamics facility in Hanover Township shortly before 6 a.m. Tuesday.

HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Flames shut down a military manufacturing plant in Luzerne County. That fire broke out at General Dynamics on Hanover Street in Hanover Township around 6:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. 28/22 News found smoke coming from the building that makes mortar shells for the military. Our news crews were informed on [...]

This weekend, "It's Pink Above the Poconos" features skydives and a 5K for cancer awareness. Proceeds benefit the Cancer Support Community of Greater Lehigh Valley.

The pub in Luzerne County saw a big boost in business thanks to the NEPA Bird Gang, who visits a different establishment every Eagles game.

MOCANAQUA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews were working Monday evening to rescue someone stuck in a tree over a 300 foot embankment, officials say. Luzerne County Officials confirmed with 28/22 News authorities were called at about 7:30 p.m. to the unit block of Paradise Avenue in Mocanaqua for a technical rescue. Officials explain that crews [...]