LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The coroner was called to a multi-vehicle crash that shut down part of Interstate 81 Monday morning. The crash happened around 6:00 a.m. in the Southbound lanes between West Hazleton and the 309 McAdoo/Tamaqua Exit. A state police investigation revealed a Hyundai lost control on the icy roadways, striking a guide [...]
A variety of music was on display at the show in the Woodlands, including DVDs, CDs, books, and more.
Luzerne County District Attorney confirms at least one person has died after a shooting in Newport Township. Other details are currently unknown.
NEWPORT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say a homicide investigation is underway in Luzerne County Sunday night. At about 6:00 p.m., police were called to the 200 block of West Main Street for a reported police incident. Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce confirmed that authorities launched a homicide investigation in the area. Word [...]
LARKSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters were out early Sunday morning battling a blaze at a Luzerne County scrapyard. The Larksville Fire Department posted on Facebook, saying crews were called at about 6:00 a.m. Sunday for a fire at James Tabit and Sons Scrap Metal and Auto Parts. Images were shared with 28/22 News from [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre City Government announced on Sunday a road closure starting on Monday. South Sherman Street will be closed between Moyallen Street and Lehigh Street on Monday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. due to milling and paving work, if weather allows. Wilkes-Barre City says no parking signs are posted [...]
Repairs have been completed on the break that impacted water service to those in a Plains Twp. neighborhood
The Jenkins Township Fire Department held a benefit to support paramedic Emmett Thomas, battling lung cancer, where folks could enjoy local food and raffle baskets.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — More Eagle Scouts will be able to go to college thanks to an event honoring a life gone too soon in Wilkes-Barre. The Fifth Annual Soaring Eagles 5K filled Kirby Park Saturday morning, celebrating the life and legacy of Brian Swatt. The former Eagle Scout was killed in a car [...]
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation into thefts from a run-down cemetery in northeastern Pennsylvania is getting national attention. "How can anyone rob bodies from a mausoleum? That is just so sick," Virginia Siesto, whose father was buried at Good Shepherd Memorial Park, told 28/22 News. Siesto spoke to 28/22 News on Saturday [...]
