WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Six new police officers will be joining the force in the city of Wilkes-Barre.
All six were sworn in at City Hall Friday morning.
Mayor George Brown says they all have years of experience in the field and are already certified.
Pocono Raceway joins AG for drug take-back weekend
JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Most anniversaries you hear about means that those doing the celebrating receive a gift.
But when the celebration is for the anniversary of 28/22's parent company Nexstar, it is about "Giving Back".
28/22's Mark Hiller explains how northeastern Pennsylvania benefits from this year's Nexstar Founder's Day of Caring.
Instead of serving up the news at CEO Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank, the 28/22 News crew is helping serve members of our community in need.
The FM Kirby Center kicks off its 39th season with a free U.S. Army Field Band show on July 1st.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Juneteenth celebrations have been happening across NEPA.
A block party wrapped up this evening on public square in Wilkes-Barre.
The block party was hosted by unity collective featuring small business vendors, music, community leaders, and interactive art.
Block party for Juneteenth kicks off in Scranton
Organizers say this event celebrated freedom, culture, and community.
Two of the biggest cities had Juneteenth celebrations, highlighting the culture, tradition, and history of the holiday.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Some fresh faces giving out fresh produce, that's what many found at the Graham Academy produce stand in Kingston.
Students grades K-8 manned the event, selling fresh farm goods like tomatoes, peppers, and eggs.
Staff says the students are involved in every step, not just the sales.
Opening day of annual farmers market in Wilkes-Barre
Throughout the summer and school year they plant seeds, collect eggs, and harvest the crops.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A summer time staple in the Diamond City is back.
The Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market began its 2025 season earlier Thursday on Public Square.
28/22 News volunteers at Weinberg Food Bank
Thursday's market wrapped up around 3:00 p.m., but every Thursday through November 13, visitors can enjoy fresh produce, local vendors, food trucks, and live music.
The market runs rain or shine from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— An annual tradition of 28/22 News giving back to the community is alive and well again this year.
Dozens of workers "in front of the camera" and "behind the scenes" are packing boxes of food for those in need.
It is part of our parent company Nexstar's annual Founder's Day of Caring.
Staff members formed an assembly line at CEO Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank to fill boxes with non-perishable food.
Both farmers and shoppers were happy the rain held off for a sunny kick-off to the season.
FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County man is dead after he pulled over and suffered an apparent medical episode on the South Cross Valley Expressway Wednesday night.
30-year-old Dustin Eyerman, from Dupont, was transported to Geisinger Wyoming Valley where he died after he pulled over and suffered a medical episode on South Cross Valley Expressway just before Exit 3.
Luzerne County Communications Center stated that crews were called to what was thought to be a crash around 9:00 p.m., but that was not the case.
