WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A new proposal could give Luzerne County the power to investigate discrimination complaints and issue fines of up to $500. Supporters call it protection, while opponents call it government overreach. Federal and state law already protects against discrimination based on race, gender, veteran status and disability, but supporters of the proposal [...]
This weekend, hundreds will gather in NYC to take on 104 stories in the Tunnel to Towers Stair Climb, and among them will be a local police lieutenant.
Faith Beamer pleaded guilty to third-degree murder and other charges for the death of Nicole Cuevas.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman who was charged in the Wilkes-Barre 'House of Horrors' case has pleaded guilty to third-degree murder. Faith Beamer pleaded guilty Thursday to the following cases and charges: “I'm thankful that we are able to move these cases forward little by little. This is just one step in the process [...]
Emergency crews responded to a section of the Susquehanna River in Pittston Thursday morning.
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT says lane restrictions and rolling slowdowns will take place on Interstate 81 in Luzerne County. There will be lane restrictions and rolling slowdowns on Interstate 81 northbound and southbound in Luzerne County between West Hazleton (Exit 145) and Stroudsburg/Interstate 80 Interchange (Exit 151A) The traffic advisory will be in effect [...]
The Cavalcade of Jazz returns to downtown Wilkes-Barre this weekend, showcasing over a dozen jazz acts.
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Penguins are fighting for a spot in the Calder Cup finals, and on Wednesday night, fans in Wilkes-Barre Township treated a road game like a home game. Fans packed Miller's Ale House for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins were in Canada, taking on [...]
WEST WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One motorcyclist is injured and crews have blocked off a Luzerne County road as they respond to a crash. West 8th Street in Luzerne County has been blocked beyond Shoemaker Avenue as crews respond to the crash. Police confirmed the motorcyclist was injured and transported to Geisinger Hospital. Their [...]
EXETER, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A tradition at a daycare center in Luzerne County brought smiles to people young and old. Each spring, kids plant flowers, then donate them to seniors in assisted living facilities. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained how the kids are taught to care for their community. At the Growing Patch [...]
