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Five allegedly attack man at bar, causing head injury

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating an assault where they say a man was attacked by five suspects near Mofon Lounge, leading to a head injury. On February 1, officers were called to 120 Academy Street, near Mofon Lounge in Wilkes-Barre, for a reported assault. On the scene, police said they asked people [...]

One person severely injuried after three vehicle crash

BLACK CREEK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— One person is in the hospital after a crash involving three commercial vehicles on Monday afternoon along Interstate 80, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Troopers say that they responded to the area of milemarker 250 for a report of a multi-vehicle crash just after 3:00 p.m. This was after [...]

West Pittston still digging out from snowstorm

WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Some neighborhoods are still digging out from piles of snow and ice more than a week after a major winter storm swept through NEPA. Luzerne County side streets reveal the storm's lasting impact. 28/22 News reporter Brian Orbin shows the remnants of the storm in West Pittston. Snow banks still line [...]

Train like an Olympian: Key concepts for peak performance

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We are now just four days away from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina. The Olympians have trained hard to get to this moment. But how can you train like an Olympian? Well, it all starts with three basic concepts you can practice in any gym: strength, endurance, [...]

Local supermarket being demolished for new parking structure

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Downtown Pittston is taking a big step forward in its redevelopment. Demolition has started at the former Quinn's Supermarket. Crews are clearing the way for a new multi-level parking structure to support local businesses, events, and more foot traffic. Pittston's mayor says the project opens the door for future retail, office [...]

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