EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A double shooting investigation leaves one dead and another injured on Sunday. Police spent much of the day in Edwardsville gathering evidence from two separate scenes. Police shut down a large section of Main Street and a portion of Church Street as they investigated. The shooting rattled the borough and [...]
Luzerne County District Attorney confirms that one person is dead and another is injured.
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some members of the local Jewish community are expressing gratitude for the recent release of Israeli hostages. They raised the flag of Israel on Saturday at the Friedman Jewish Community Center in Kingston. It was part of a celebration recognizing the 20 living Israeli hostages whom Hamas freed after two [...]
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County District Attorney confirmed with 28/22 News that a person is dead and another was injured in an Edwardsville shooting on Sunday. 28/22 News found police crews taping off a large area in front of a home on Main Street in Edwardsville on Sunday afternoon. Besides blocking off [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As the "No Kings" protests kicked off in our area and across the United States of America, there was an incident in Wilkes-Barre that led to police taking one man into custody. Officials have not been able to confirm the nature of the incident; however, witnesses claim a man in [...]
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local college is keeping the fall feeling going for families again this year. Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) held its 36th Annual Alumni Craft Festival on Saturday. Nearly 150 local vendors participated both indoors and on campus. You could find everything from laser-etched items and jewelry to soaps and [...]
Hanover Township Lions Club collected non-perishable food items, with all proceeds going to the St. Vincent de Paul soup kitchen in Wilkes-Barre.
Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones spoke with protestors and counter-protestors at each event.
WAPWALLOPEN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's a big celebration of the season at a business that specializes in growing fruit in Luzerne County. Heller Orchards in Wapwallopen held its 37th Annual Apple Festival. A huge crowd turned out for more than just apple picking. Families could find plenty of food and fun, including bounce houses [...]
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A non-profit that helps local families find affordable homes has more money to work with thanks to hundreds of runners. Participants, including some in costume, set foot on Saturday on the Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity Halloween 5K. Runners and walkers took off from the Friedman Jewish Community Center (JCC). [...]
