WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Wilkes-Barre man who was arrested following a 90-mph car chase and a rooftop chase has been indicted federally by a grand jury on drug trafficking and firearm charges. Jaquan Pankey, 29, of Wilkes-Barre, was indicted on accusations that he possessed and intended to distribute cocaine and that he had [...]
The Wilkes-Barre and Scranton Fire Departments will face off in a hockey match at Mohegan Arena, benefiting veterans and first responders.
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Kansas City-based Northpoint Development is now offering qualified Hazle Township homeowners $10,000 each if Project Hazelnut is approved. It's a multi-building data center project that would transform the region. This comes after Hazle Township denied the land use approval. The developer then appealed the decision to Luzerne County Court. [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Around Town Bicycles in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, will close its doors on October 8 after serving cyclists in the Wyoming Valley for 22 years. The long-standing shop cited competition from online retailers and the growing popularity of e-bikes as the primary reasons for the closure. Rich Adams, owner of Around [...]
The fire started at the General Dynamics facility in Hanover Township shortly before 6 a.m. Tuesday.
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Flames shut down a military manufacturing plant in Luzerne County. That fire broke out at General Dynamics on Hanover Street in Hanover Township around 6:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. 28/22 News found smoke coming from the building that makes mortar shells for the military. Our news crews were informed on [...]
This weekend, "It's Pink Above the Poconos" features skydives and a 5K for cancer awareness. Proceeds benefit the Cancer Support Community of Greater Lehigh Valley.
The pub in Luzerne County saw a big boost in business thanks to the NEPA Bird Gang, who visits a different establishment every Eagles game.
MOCANAQUA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews were working Monday evening to rescue someone stuck in a tree over a 300 foot embankment, officials say. Luzerne County Officials confirmed with 28/22 News authorities were called at about 7:30 p.m. to the unit block of Paradise Avenue in Mocanaqua for a technical rescue. Officials explain that crews [...]
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Animal shelters across the country and in Luzerne County are facing severe overcrowding as rising intake numbers continue to strain local resources. According to the ASPCA, more than 5,800,000 million dogs and cats entered United States shelters and rescues last year. At the SPCA of Luzerne County in Plains [...]
