WEST HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A brazen theft cut off communications at a state police barracks in Luzerne County. Authorities say a thief cut phone lines on Dessen Drive in West Hazleton and made off with $5,000 worth of copper last week. Troopers lost emergency phone service for several days. They've charged Daniel Igo [...]
State troopers in Luzerne County say a man who cut lines for the copper knocked out their phones for days. A contingency plan still allowed for emergency calls.
David Deroy faces a felony charge of firearms not to be carried without a license and misdemeanor drug offenses.
Join the Greater Pittston YMCA's annual Spin-a-Thon this Saturday for an energetic day of spin and fitness classes, supporting the wellness department.
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's everyone's least favorite season between winter and spring in Pennsylvania: Pothole season. In Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation crews were taking advantage of Monday's nice weather to repair and patch potholes in Wilkes-Barre Township, near the Highland Park Boulevard exit and the Mountain Top exit. Road crews [...]
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A large warehouse project could soon move forward in Wilkes-Barre Township, but some people still have questions about traffic and road safety. The project was approved in court, and township commissioners say they want to make sure it's built safely and follows local rules. They spent Monday night asking [...]
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some local students are stepping up to assist other students in need. Their focus is to help children who struggle to stay engaged in classroom activities. 28/22 News Reporter Mark Hiller shows how the group is making it happen in this week's Here's to You, kid!. What looks like [...]
Gas prices in northeastern Pennsylvania have soared to an average of $3.25 amid Iran tensions, sparking concern at local stations where drivers are feeling the pinch
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — City officials announce road closures and parking restrictions for Wilkes-Barre City's 46th St. Patrick's Parade. The parade festivities will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, at the intersection of South and South Main Streets. Road closures will begin at 8:00 a.m. and continue until around 4:00 p.m. for [...]
Branden Del Castillo pleaded guilty on Friday to third-degree murder and other charges.
