May 7, 2025 at 12:25 EDTPA homepage
AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Beginning today, you will need a Real ID to get into some government buildings and to pass through airport security.
But what if you still don't have one?
28/22 News asked that very question for travelers at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.
After years of delays, the Real ID enforcement is here.
“Hearing it on the radio and the TV, trying to get everyone prepared, I guess,” said Timothy Green of Florida.
May 7, 2025 at 05:58 EDTWNEP
The Cancer Wellness Center of NEPA supports over 600 patients with free non-medical services like massage and yoga.
May 6, 2025 at 19:39 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some good news to share with you: On Wednesday, we will mark "570."
May 7, the day that celebrates the 570 area code and the people who live in the area.
Organizers say that the NEPA area, which makes up 570, features a beautiful area to live and work, and play.
Hundreds of students learned more about Holocaust
Tuesday afternoon, the group was recognized by Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown, who is proclaiming Wednesday as 570 Day.
May 6, 2025 at 15:14 EDTPA homepage
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — "Justice for Jessica:" That's what family and friends of murder victim 39-year-old Jessica Lockwood from the Hazleton area say they want to see.
A manhunt is underway right now for her alleged killer, 55-year-old Terence Ray.
Lockwood's body was found burning along a Hazleton road last week.
Law enforcement sources tell 28/22 News they are working around the clock to track down Terence Ray to get "Justice for Jessica."
May 6, 2025 at 10:53 EDTWNEP
Authorities say Raymond Perez was killed in the crash along North Church Street in Hazle Township on Monday.
May 5, 2025 at 23:25 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens of people came to celebrate Cinco De Mayo at El Rey Azteca in Wilkes-Barre Township Monday evening.
The restaurant features dozens of authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
New to the celebration this year is a six foot tall robot that sprayed confetti while dancing on stilts along with aztec dancers.
Owners say the celebration has been growing each year.
Gymnast ‘flipping’ her way to success
May 5, 2025 at 23:19 EDTWNEP
A man charged for the killing of Jessica Lockwood is at large, DA says.
May 5, 2025 at 17:23 EDTWNEP
Peanut Pals convened in Carbon County to exchange Mr. Peanut memorabilia, celebrating the 120-year-old mascot
May 5, 2025 at 12:28 EDTPA homepage
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police have named a suspect in the murder of a Luzerne County woman and say they are right now searching for him. 55-year-old Terance Ray from Hazleton is wanted for the murder of 39-year-old Jessica Lockwood.
Her body was found burning along a road in Hazleton last week.
The district attorney and police held a news conference on Monday, which can be found below.
Police say Terance Ray should be considered armed and very dangerous, and investigators say he fled the area.
May 5, 2025 at 11:17 EDTPA homepage
PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Drones are growing in popularity, and one academy in the area is making sure pilots are well-educated on its laws and safety regulations.
28/22 News stopped by the new school and has more on how it prepares those to hit the skies.
It's an "all clear" for take-off at The Pilot Mind Drone Academy in Pittston Township.
The facility is a combination of a drone laboratory and a drone playground, training students on how to fly drones as well as overall knowledge of aviation.
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