Luzerne County

DENNSION TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway in Dennison Township after a Saturday evening shooting.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, a man with a gunshot wound knocked on his neighbor's door just after 5:00 p.m. on Natures Lane.

White Haven Police Department responded to the scene while Pennsylvania State Police was requested by the Luzerne County District Attorney's Office to takeover the investigation.

Scranton Police investigating a pair of Black Friday robberies

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The holiday shopping season is in full swing.

One day after shoppers hit the big stores for Black Friday, today is all about supporting small.

Supporting the little guy is especially important for local communities amid inflation.

28/22 News Reporter Gianna Galli is live tonight in studio with the impact of shopping small this year.

"This is Kirby Park. This is a beautiful black and white of Kirby Park," said Deno Pantelakos of NEPA Nature Photography.

UNION TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) have identified a man that died in a crash along Route 11 late Friday night.

Troopers identified the man as 56-year-old Michael Faruolo.

Officials say Faruolo was traveling southbound along PA-11 just before 10:30 p.m. when he left the west-side of the roadway in his 2011 Toyota Rav4.

Driver dies after crash involving garbage truck

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Making sure everyone has a reason to celebrate was the goal of a new restaurant in Luzerne County.

Burnt Norton in Downtown Wilkes-Barre prepared a Thanksgiving breakfast for three downtown Wilkes-Barre senior living apartments.

Thanks to the community, hundreds of residents at B'nai Birth, Washington Square, and Allied Services were treated to a Thanksgiving breakfast which included a coffee breakfast sandwich and even hashbrowns.

Serving up meals, community in Dickson City for Thanksgiving

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — As of 3:00 p.m. 28/22 News can report that all roadways have been reopened after a reported incident on Interstate 476.

According to the Luzerne County Communication Center, Interstate 476 northbound was shut down around 1:00 p.m.

PA511 stated that an incident had occurred on Interstate 476 South near the Wilkes-Barre Interchange and all lanes were closed.

Restrictions lifted on interstates from Thanksgiving storm

For 24/7 road updates and the best routes to take visit PA511.com.

SUNBURY — A Luzerne County man and a Sunbury man will appear in front of a Northumberland County judge on Dec. 19 in an attempt to have homicide charges dismissed stemming from an August shooting.

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested a man after he allegedly assaulted two women and fought with police during his arrest.

According to the Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department, on November 25 officers were called to a scene in the Georgetown section of Wilkes-Barre Township.

Search for killer in 1970 Monroe County homicide continues

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News has the exclusive story of a crumbling mausoleum in Luzerne County and the removal of remains from that mausoleum.

The Good Shepherd Memorial Park in Plains Township has been the focus of an I-Team investigation for more than a decade.

The story gets deeper every time we report on it.

The owners of the cemetery and mausoleum insist they did not know they were buying a cemetery and as a result, have not maintained it.

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Millions of people are hitting the road or taking to the sky for Thanksgiving.

According to AAA, this year’s holiday travel is expected to break records across the board.

28/22 News stopped at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport and has more on what travelers are seeing in Luzerne County.

Storm system approaches NEPA for Thanksgiving

Many are headed home for the holiday.

“I’m headed to Kansas City!” said Alexis Duncan, Scranton.

“Memphis,” said Kelley Alsobrook, Tennessee.

HARVEYS LAKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tuesday was the kickoff for the 29th Annual Grotto Pizza Parade of Trees in Harveys Lake.

People from the community came out to decorate Christmas trees with different themes.

The event raises money for local charities.

So far, it's raised over 500 thousand dollars over its 29-year run.

Officials, volunters give out free turkeys in Scranton