Luzerne County

One of Michael Crawford's last wishes is to see his son Cooper graduate from Northwest Area High School. On Wednesday, that wish came true.

SHICKSHINNY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An early graduation ceremony was held on Wednesday, honoring a high school senior whose father was diagnosed with esophageal cancer last July. It was a wish come true and a powerful display of community support. High school graduation is a milestone no parent wants to miss, but after being taken [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — He's a sweet teenager with a lot of love to give and big plans in life. He just wants a family to support him along the way to his goals. In this installment of A Little Love, 28/22 News would like you to meet Dakota. If there's a basketball court, [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students are getting a hands-on look at future careers in technology. 28/22 News Reporter Zach Paraway visited King's College in Wilkes-Barre, where college students are making that connection fun and interactive. Earning money around a board and learning about future careers were on display at King's College for a special [...]

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wyoming Valley Mall has a sinkhole problem, and on Wednesday, they're trying to fix it. The entrance near McDonald's and Sonic is blocked off while a contractor starts repairs on the latest hole. It's a recurring issue. The mall in Wilkes-Barre Township sits on top of a former [...]

KINGSTON TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is accused of raping a woman after bringing her into house to smoke meth with her. Angel Jose Vergara of Wilkes-Barre Township, 38, faces multiple charges, including rape, burglary, and assault for his alleged involvement in an August 2025 altercation. According to an affidavit, the victim told [...]

A man from Brooklyn was killed in the crash along I-476 North Tuesday night.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mayor George Brown has announced the performer for the 2026 Summer Concert, Dire Straits Legacy. Mayor Brown said Dire Straits Legacy will be performing on August 14 on Public Square for the 2026 Summer Concert. The band features original members of The Dire Straits. The concert will be free to [...]

JENKINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police have identified the man killed in a crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Tuesday evening. 25-year-old Yosef Loriner of Brooklyn was identified as the victim killed in a crash on Interstate 476 near the Wyoming Valley exit. Police say the crash occurred when Loriner's car, traveling northbound on [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tuesday brought some resolve to a murder investigation 28/22 News has been following since January. 36-year-old Bobbiejo Etzel is now facing homicide, kidnapping, and abuse of a corpse charges in the death of her biological niece, 15-year-old La'Niyah Clark. Clark was reported missing on January 17 and was found dead [...]