Luzerne County

The fire started just before 9 a.m. at a home along South Hanover Street.

The river rose to 19 feet over the weekend, just three feet below flood stage.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After a snowstorm hit Northeastern Pennsylvania, the mayor of the Diamond City announced a Code Blue for Monday night into Tuesday morning. Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown announced that a Code Blue will be in effect from 7:00 p.m. on February 23 until 7:00 a.m. on February 24. As a result, [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News Reporter Joe Mason shares what we know so far about a death investigation in Luzerne County. 28/22 News is waiting for an update from Wilkes-Barre Police on a death investigation that happened over the weekend. A body was found near Thayer Street and Catlin Avenue in South Wilkes-Barre. [...]

HUNLOCK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's no secret that fire departments struggle to recruit volunteers. That is why many encourage teenagers to join junior firefighter programs. A local teen took up that challenge and is making a valuable difference in her community. Filling a firefighter's air tank seems like second nature to Hunlock Creek [...]

AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If air travel is on your agenda, make sure you check your flight status. Thousands of flights are being cancelled across the northeast, including at Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport. Most flights are still on for Monday, but two to Philadelphia were cancelled. Across the country, FlightAware shows nearly 3,500 flights [...]

Travel experts urge caution and emphasize preparation amid unrest in Mexico, stressing the importance of staying informed and taking steps to stay safe.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's the same old pre-storm drill at other supermarkets throughout the region. Customers made their way to Schiel's Family Market on George Avenue in Wilkes-Barre. A steady stream of shoppers circulated through the grocery store. There appeared to be no panic buying, unlike some storms of the past. Still, some [...]

ASHLEY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The incoming storm has state road crews preparing early. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) told 28/22 News that salt trucks and plow trucks are ready to roll. The transportation department says, just like a few weekends ago, it is all hands on deck. Crews will be out plowing and [...]

This is the fourth Winterfest put together by the Harding Recreation Committee in Exeter Township.