WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — They say what you do today sets the stage for the whole year, so what were people cooking on New Year's Day? During Christmas, seafood was on the menu for so many in the area, but the meal of choice for New Year's Day was a little different. Some traditions [...]
Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker stopped by a gym in Luzerne County to talk to those looking to make a positive change in 2026.
Jhoan Solano Castillo died Wednesday following a fight with another inmate at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility, according to authorities.
The fire broke out early on New Year's Day
NESCOPECK, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fire at the start of the new year has damaged two homes in Luzerne County. Flames broke out around 1:45 a.m. Thursday morning on Broad Street in Nescopeck, and quickly spread, causing one of the homes to collapse partially. Officials say everyone made it out okay and no one [...]
LUZERNE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The last day of the year had the community coming together for more than just a race. 28/22 News Reporter Brian Orbin takes us into the experience to show us why hundreds of people chose to end the year on a healthy note, while setting a new record in the [...]
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One city in our area rang in the new year with a fireworks show lighting up the city skyline. 28/22 News Reporter Heidi Martens was in Hazleton for the celebration. Hazleton welcomed 2026 in with their Sixth Annual New Year's Eve fireworks celebration at City View Park. Fireworks launched at [...]
While some people are counting down to midnight this New Year's Eve, others in Luzerne County are lacing up their running shoes.
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With the New Year rapidly approaching, several people in Wilkes-Barre Township opened up about their New Year's resolutions. "I just want to get better a day at a time, Feel me?" Anthony Nguyen of Wilkes-Barre asked. "Slow motion is better than no motion. So, even if you're taking small [...]
Three local state troopers were reported for falsely claiming they worked night-shifts to collect a pay differential. Their reporters say blowback fell on them.
