Luzerne County

Celebrating 70 years, the Fine Arts Fiesta in Wilkes-Barre transforms Public Square with art, music, and food.

SWOYERSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local Vietnam veteran is finally receiving a medal he earned nearly 60 years ago: George Demko spent decades with only a certificate recognizing his bravery in Vietnam. Now, the Swoyersville veteran finally has the Army Commendation Medal for heroism to go with it. Demko risked his life during combat, [...]

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new leader is stepping up for a Luzerne County neighborhood, but he's no stranger to the job. Longtime Deputy Chief Floyd Young was announced as the new fire chief of the Kingston Forty Fort Fire Department. Young brings more than 30 years of experience to the job, rising through the [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — This month is about breaking the silence when it comes to mental health, and connecting those who are struggling with support and resources. 28/22 News was in Wilkes-Barre, where one group is raising awareness. Peer Help United Network knows emotional and mental health challenges are not experienced alone. "Everybody. It [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — A local sheriff is stepping down: After nearly a decade, Luzerne County Sheriff Brian Szumski submitted his letter of resignation this week. Szumski will continue to serve the county throughout this month until his last day on June 2. Szumski served at the head of the department for 12 years, but says he [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police officers and vehicles filled North Empire Street in Wilkes-Barre after a report of shots fired Tuesday night. Witnesses say the incident started after a cookout in Kingston, when driver 30-year-old Odorico Mendoza Martinez Jr. headed toward Wilkes-Barre. ”Someone had the audacity to discharge a firearm in the City of [...]

Toddler's weight prompted police investigation

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he drove around and fired multiple shots at a house in Wilkes-Barre Tuesday night. Multiple witnesses stated to police that 30-year-old Odorico Martinez drove them in his car while he fired multiple shots at a home in Wilkes-Barre, police say. On May [...]

HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hanover Township Police report that the Wren Kitchen warehouse was burglarized over the weekend. The Hanover Township Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at the Wren Kitchens warehouse in the Hanover Industrial Park on Saturday, May 9. Police believe they have captured the suspect in the pictures [...]

Students at Hazleton Area High School will host Outrun the Darkness, a special event to raise awareness about youth suicide, featuring a 5K run, vigil, and more.