Luzerne County

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Art therapy can be a valuable and therapeutic way to process and overcome different traumas. That's why a local non-profit offers art therapy classes to human trafficking survivors.

The founder of TWIGS Restoration Ministry takes her own story of survival to guide others through their healing journeys.

"I love doing art with different people just to see and prove to them that they can create art," Founder and CEO of TWIGS Restoration Ministry Sarah Issac-Samuel said.

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A popular spot for walking dogs and running is starting to look like a dump. Locals say illegal dumping is becoming a growing problem in the area.

Residents in the area of Robinson Circle in the Hanover Industrial Park in Luzerne County say it's a spot where many walk their dogs or enjoy time outside, but now it's plagued with garbage.

"I typically bring my three dogs over to Robinson Circle just to take them on like nightly walks," Jonathan Casey from Warrior Run explained.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you're in the market to purchase or even rent a house or property in northeastern Pennsylvania, then you are probably already aware of the challenge it could be to find a place of your liking.

Real estate experts say there is a housing shortage across the nation and right here in northeastern Pennsylvania.

28/22 News is told by local real estate agents, as well as government officials, that if you are in the housing market and see something you like, don't waste any time. Make a move.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police responded to a crash Monday night that they are now labeling as an aggravated assault by motor vehicle.

Police say around 8:00 p.m. on March 17 they responded to a fight in progress on Barney Street. When police arrived, there were two victims who sustained injuries from being hit by a car.

Police respond to Wilkes-Barre crash

Police say there was a confrontation between the victims, ages 17 and 20, and the occupants of a white Ford.

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania American Water has issued a boil advisory for customers in part of Nanticoke due to a main break that impacted a storage tank.

The following streets in Nanticoke are on a boil advisory:

Vista Drive

Overlook Road

Industrial Park Road

Volunteers hand out corsages, boutonnieres to seniors for Saint Patrick’s Day

PA American Water says there are about 75 customers impacted.

Pennsylvania American Water says about 75 homes and businesses in Nanticoke are affected.

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A popular Wyoming Valley band was out spreading the luck of the Irish at several local bars and restaurants on Monday.

Playing Irish and Celtic music, members of the Wyoming Valley Pipe and Drum Band have been delighting audiences for 17 years with their charming and upbeat performances.

"The green, the people everything about it I love it. It's my favorite holiday. I love St. Patrick's Day," said Pittston Township resident James Herron.

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man who literally put his life on the line for our safety was given a well-deserved honor on Monday. Detective Kyle Gilmartin, who was shot in the line of duty in Scranton in January of 2024, was named a Hometown Hero.

The Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick gathered for its 111th Annual Saint Patrick's Day Award Dinner in Pittston, the first time it has been held in the city since 1956.

Each year, awards are given to community leaders and residents who have regularly given back to their communities.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities were on the scene Monday night after a reported crash in Wilkes-Barre.

The Luzerne County Communication Center says the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department was called to the intersection of Barney Street and Horton Street at about 8:00 p.m. Monday night for a crash.

Neighbors react after Plains Township shooting

In video shared with 28/22 News, crews could be seen placing a person onto a stretcher.

Details are limited at this time and 28/22 News will provide updates as new details are released.

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple gunshots can be heard on surveillance video 28/22 News obtained from a viewer. Neighbors say they woke up to the noise and a heavy police presence early Monday morning in Plains Township.

28/22 News is still waiting to hear from police, but neighbors in the area say the police activity on the street is surprising because the area is usually fairly peaceful.

"It was around 4:00 in the morning, a little after 4:00. I heard loud banging: Bang, bang, bang, bang," a neighbor told 28/22 News.