HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A five-month investigation led to traffic stops that resulted in the arrest of two brothers selling drugs in Hazleton, police say. On April 20, Esmarlin Diaz was pulled over for a warrant that was issued after detectives said they had made several controlled purchases of cocaine from him. Jhoander Diaz [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two teens are charged after police said they were part of a gunpoint robbery at the Sherman Hills Apartments in Wilkes-Barre. On April 19, police reported 18-year-old Avery J. Lucas, of Kingston, and a 17-year-old Caleb Shovlin from Scranton were part of a group of eight people who jumped and [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre’s Annual Cherry Blossom Festival is kicking off this weekend at Kirby Park. Mayor George C. Brown welcomes residents and visitors to the Wilkes-Barre’s Annual Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, April 25th Sunday, April 26th The [...]
One of Michael Crawford's last wishes is to see his son Cooper graduate from Northwest Area High School. On Wednesday, that wish came true.
SHICKSHINNY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An early graduation ceremony was held on Wednesday, honoring a high school senior whose father was diagnosed with esophageal cancer last July. It was a wish come true and a powerful display of community support. High school graduation is a milestone no parent wants to miss, but after being taken [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — He's a sweet teenager with a lot of love to give and big plans in life. He just wants a family to support him along the way to his goals. In this installment of A Little Love, 28/22 News would like you to meet Dakota. If there's a basketball court, [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students are getting a hands-on look at future careers in technology. 28/22 News Reporter Zach Paraway visited King's College in Wilkes-Barre, where college students are making that connection fun and interactive. Earning money around a board and learning about future careers were on display at King's College for a special [...]
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wyoming Valley Mall has a sinkhole problem, and on Wednesday, they're trying to fix it. The entrance near McDonald's and Sonic is blocked off while a contractor starts repairs on the latest hole. It's a recurring issue. The mall in Wilkes-Barre Township sits on top of a former [...]
KINGSTON TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is accused of raping a woman after bringing her into house to smoke meth with her. Angel Jose Vergara of Wilkes-Barre Township, 38, faces multiple charges, including rape, burglary, and assault for his alleged involvement in an August 2025 altercation. According to an affidavit, the victim told [...]
A man from Brooklyn was killed in the crash along I-476 North Tuesday night.
