Luzerne County

Newswatch 16's Melissa Steininger spoke with essential workers who are keeping things running even during the coldest days.

HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are charging a man who they say was allegedly cutting Verizon wires, then putting them in a sled to take them off the property. The Hanover Township Police Department stated that they arrested 69-year-old Robert Drust for an incident on Monday, January 19, in the wooded area behind [...]

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The cold weather is complicating everyone's lives, whether it's driving through the snow or working in the elements. Some jobs are still forced to break ground during this time of year, literally. 28/22 News Reporter Joe Mason explains how funeral homes bury people during the winter. The circle of life continues. [...]

AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— One man is picking up the pieces after a weekend fire left his family without a home in Luzerne County. He says the flames destroyed everything they owned, including their beloved dog. 28/22 News reporter Connor Coar spoke with him about the night that changed his life. Julius Zuckerwar has been [...]

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 [...]

Folks came together in Kingston to spread warmth to those in need.

Melissa Washney and Bryan Fairfax-Columbo face several charges, including burglary, theft, and criminal trespass.

As "Blankets and Broth" kicks off on MLK Day, volunteers unite at the Friedman Jewish Community Center to craft 150 blankets for those in need.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The kickoff to America's 250th anniversary has begun with festivities finding their way to northeastern Pennsylvania on Sunday. A few were held locally, including one Sunday evening at the Luzerne County Courthouse. Dozens of people attended the event to help commemorate Pennsylvania's contributions to the nation. America250PA is making its [...]

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County teenager is in custody on Sunday, accused of firing a gun into a Hanover Township home. Hanover Township Police arrested 19-year-old Yerro Cham Sunday afternoon after they say he fired a single round into a home on Columbia Avenue around 4:00 a.m. Police from Wilkes-Barre later [...]