Luzerne County

The company that owns the land says another rescue has taken over, but they are not saying which one.

FREELAND, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A water boil advisory is in effect for a community in Luzerne County. According to the Borough of Freeland Municipal Authority, a water main break occurred Wednesday afternoon on Centre and South streets. The water main break did not impact local businesses or homes surrounding it. Portions of South and [...]

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Building confidence, discipline, and teamwork. All while learning about state law enforcement up close. This week is Camp Cadet, a week-long program run by different troops of the Pennsylvania State Police. It's 6 a.m. This group of teenagers is out for a morning workout and run. They’re now nearly halfway [...]

SALEM TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Throughout Salem Township, a data center project has left boarded-up homes and dozens of cats, many of them feral. A local rescue says it was helping remove them until it was told to leave so the cats could be exterminated.The developer, Blackstone QTS, however, says that is not happening [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Teachers are hitting the books again and with a purpose: A new program at a local college is opening doors to fight the region's teacher shortage, giving educators a fresh path forward. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explains the program as the first group heads back to campus. The King's [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — June 23 marked 54 years since Hurricane Agnes barreled its way through the Wyoming Valley. A day remembered for high-rising water, extensive flooding, and heartache. The Susquehanna River's waters flooded 20,000 homes and 2,700 businesses in Luzerne County, killing six people and causing more than $1,000,000 in damage at the [...]

Camp United kicked off for the first time at the FM Kirby Center. Take a look at why it's already getting a thumbs up from campers.

Three visually-impaired students begin working with Wilkes-Barre's Department this July, gaining vital job experience.

A nonprofit in Luzerne County is reminding people that sunglasses are more than a fashion accessory.

One township in Luzerne County is looking to take an extra precaution against data centers, despite there being no active proposed development.