RICE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A burglary investigation in Rice Township has now led to criminal charges. Police say three suspects forced their way into a home in the Woodberry Manor section back in February, stealing jewelry, cash, and other items. Investigators believe the three to be part of an organized burglary crew and [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hundreds of pigeons along with other animals were found in conditions officials described as "absolutely horrific" after authorities responded to reports of an animal hoarding situation in Wilkes-Barre. The Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center says it was called by Wilkes-Barre animal Control to a double-block home on the 100 [...]
WEST HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say 11 people are now without a home after a fire in West Hazleton on Tuesday afternoon. The West Hazleton Fire Department Chief Brandon Cressman told 28/22 News they were called at about 3:00 p.m. to a double-block house fire on the 200 block of Allen Street on [...]
Flames broke out around 3 p.m. Tuesday along the 200 block of Allen Street in West Hazleton.
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men have been arrested in connection with a nearly $80,000 PayPal scam. On March 30, Kingston Police were informed of a PayPal scam where the victim received an email for an unauthorized transaction. The email showed that a purchase for an Apple iPhone was made on the victim's account, [...]
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The coroner has identified the man killed after a motorcycle crash in Wilkes-Barre Township Monday. Coroner Fernandes has identified the victim as 24-year-old Landy Burkland from Avoca. Crews were called to Highland Park Boulevard near the Mohegan Arena after a motorcycle crash. Burkland was taken to the Geisinger Wyoming [...]
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT says a lane restriction has been placed on Interstate 81 northbound in Luzerne County starting Tuesday for sealing and litter cleanup. Drivers will see a lane restriction on Interstate 81 northbound between Exit 164 (Nanticoke) and Exit 168 (Highland Park Boulevard/ Wilkes-Barre) starting Tuesday through Thursday, April 9, 2026. Crews [...]
A motorcycle crash on Monday night has left a 24-year-old man dead, according to the Luzerne County Coroner.
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are investigating after $75,000 worth of refrigerated food was taken from a tractor-trailer shipment. Trooper Petroski tells 28/22 News that between March 23 and 24, the refrigerated food was on a tractor-trailer, with the shipment headed to Massachusetts The shipment was then stolen, with the food inside [...]
Step right up as the Irem Shrine Circus celebrates 75 years of thrilling performances at the Kingston Armory.
