Luzerne County

The semi-annual bag sale at the Osterhout Free Library raised nearly $38,000 for the library.

Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones spoke with state leaders about Tenor Health Foundation's plans to acquire hospitals in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — People are taking part this weekend in a national effort to safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs. The Luzerne County Courthouse is among the many sites participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The drive-thru style event allowed people to drop off unwanted medications and help keep them out [...]

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Honoring local veterans at an annual event near Wilkes-Barre: Veterans, families, and neighbors came together on Saturday to recognize those who have worn the uniform. 28/22 News Brian Orbin was at the Friedman Jewish Community Center (JCC) in Kingston, where gratitude took center stage. "To recognize all that have worn [...]

The announcement was made Friday afternoon by Tenor Health Foundation on the purchase of the three area hospitals in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties.

The 19th annual Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference was underway on Friday in Wilkes-Barre.

In this week's 16 To The Rescue, we meet a 2-year-old husky/mix who rescue workers say they never expected to be at the shelter for so long.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The government shutdown is now into day 24, and with that, many federal programs are being affected. 28/22 News reporter Joe Mason explains the impacts the shutdown is having on social security. "We've been four weeks without money, and they're hurting. Everybody is hurting," Barri Sue Bryant, president of American [...]

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Local grandparents raising grandchildren now have more information about the resources available to them, thanks to an event near Wilkes-Barre. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren NEPA hosted it on Friday at the Woodlands Inn and Resort. The goal of the conference is to give grandparents a chance to talk with experts and [...]

Pennsylvania's coal mining history is the subject of a new production by Kutztown University Communications students.