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Man sentenced to over 100 years for attempted rape of children

PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities announced a Luzerne County man has been sentenced to over 100 years for traveling to attempt the rape of two children. Pike County District Attorney Ray Tonkin announced the sentence of 46-year-old John Gately, who traveled to Pike County to engage in sexual acts with two children ages 5 and [...]

Luzerne County borough impacted by 10 car break-ins

LAFLIN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are investigating after 10 people were victims of car break-ins in a Luzerne County borough. On April 13, a string of vehicle thefts occurred on Old Mill Road in Laflin. Police say 10 cars were broken into, where various items were stolen, including money, passports, debit/credit cards, gift [...]

Day of fun to honor La'Niyah Clark

PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Months after the devastating death and discovery of Wilkes-Barre teenager La'Niyah Clark, the community continued to pour out their love in her honor. On Sunday, an event focused on positivity and fun, brought people together to celebrate the young girl's legacy. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes was there and explained [...]

Enjoying coffee, checking out cool cars with cops

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — What better way to enjoy coffee than with a cop? That was the combo at Cars and Coffee with a Cop; a unique event to check out cool cars and also chat with local police officers. People came by to enjoy breakfast and coffee from Alyxzander's Coffee Stop Truck, and [...]

PHOTOS: Sinkhole closes busy Wilkes-Barre road

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say a sinkhole closed a busy Wilkes-Barre road Sunday evening. Luzerne County officials confirmed with 28/22 News that the Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department was called at about 3:10 p.m. to the intersection of Mundy Street and Spring Street for a reported sinkhole. Officials add that the scene was cleared [...]

Student-led Jog for Dogs fundraiser supports local animal refuge

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students are stepping up in a big way to help animals in need. Dozens of people filled Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre for Jogs for Dogs, a student-led fundraiser supporting Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge. Participants had the option to run a 5K or walk one mile, making the event open [...]

Pet cemetary gets new life after revitalization

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A quiet space filled with memories is getting new life in Luzerne County. Volunteers and community leaders gathered at Rolling Green Pet Cemetery for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the end of revitalization efforts. Crews spent the last six weeks at the SPCA clearing overgrown graves, restoring headstones, and [...]

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