Luzerne County

Michael Kolarik pleaded guilty on Friday to simple assault and disorderly conduct.

Simple assault and harassment charges were dropped against Kevin Booth.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The aunt of the teen found dead in Wilkes-Barre has been returned to Luzerne County to face child corruption charges. According to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility, Bobbiejo Etzel, 36, returned to Luzerne County on February 28 to face charges of corruption of minors and interfering with the custody of her niece, [...]

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Charges filed accusing a Luzerne County school district’s superintendent of assault have been dropped. Kevin Booth, 54, was charged with simple assault and harassment after police say he was involved in a physical altercation with a woman. As of March 3, the charges against Booth have been dropped after he completed [...]

The Anthracite Curling Club in Wilkes-Barre is capitalizing on curling's Olympic-driven popularity.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County officials told 28/22 News crews were called to the intersection of West North Street and West River Street for a reported crash at about 7:00 p.m. on Monday. 28/22 News as crews responded to the crash involving a truck and a car at the scene. Authorities closed the [...]

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Many dance studios are known for teaching ballet, tap, and jazz, but a local studio that's been around for five years focuses on a completely different style, and some teenagers are helping teach it. 28/22 News Reporter Mark Hiller shows how they are keeping culture alive. At first glance, two [...]

BERWICK, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A high school sports team is winning big and keeping the ball rolling for their victorious first season. The unified bocce team is proving how far teamwork can take them, as they prepare for regionals. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes spent some time with the team and shares the story [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Brittany Stephenson is making history again in Luzerne County. She's the first African American person, the first Jamaican American, and the first black woman to serve on the county council, and now, she's the council's vice chair. Stephenson spoke with 28/22 News Anchor Julie Dunphy about how her role has evolved [...]

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Monday is a day when many people pause to reflect and give back to their community. 28/22 News Reporter Zach Paraway stopped by an event in Luzerne County that brought people of all ages and backgrounds together on a Blankets and Broth mission. It was a day for blankets and broth [...]