WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — This month is about breaking the silence when it comes to mental health, and connecting those who are struggling with support and resources. 28/22 News was in Wilkes-Barre, where one group is raising awareness. Peer Help United Network knows emotional and mental health challenges are not experienced alone. "Everybody. It [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — A local sheriff is stepping down: After nearly a decade, Luzerne County Sheriff Brian Szumski submitted his letter of resignation this week. Szumski will continue to serve the county throughout this month until his last day on June 2. Szumski served at the head of the department for 12 years, but says he [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police officers and vehicles filled North Empire Street in Wilkes-Barre after a report of shots fired Tuesday night. Witnesses say the incident started after a cookout in Kingston, when driver 30-year-old Odorico Mendoza Martinez Jr. headed toward Wilkes-Barre. ”Someone had the audacity to discharge a firearm in the City of [...]
Toddler's weight prompted police investigation
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he drove around and fired multiple shots at a house in Wilkes-Barre Tuesday night. Multiple witnesses stated to police that 30-year-old Odorico Martinez drove them in his car while he fired multiple shots at a home in Wilkes-Barre, police say. On May [...]
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hanover Township Police report that the Wren Kitchen warehouse was burglarized over the weekend. The Hanover Township Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at the Wren Kitchens warehouse in the Hanover Industrial Park on Saturday, May 9. Police believe they have captured the suspect in the pictures [...]
Students at Hazleton Area High School will host Outrun the Darkness, a special event to raise awareness about youth suicide, featuring a 5K run, vigil, and more.
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — People are turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) more and more for needs such as recipes and financial advice, and many are also looking to AI for health care. 28/22 News Reporter Joe Mason spoke with local students and medical professionals on some of the ways AI is assisting in the exam [...]
It's been a decade since the Baby Pens advanced this far in the Calder Cup tournament. Newswatch 16's Adi Iyer joined the fans at the arena for game one.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — At least two people were taken into custody, and police were out in Wilkes-Barre responding to a reported shooting Tuesday evening. Authorities say police were called to North Empire Street in Wilkes-Barre after shots were reported to have been fired at about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night. 28/22 News Reporter Avery [...]
