Luzerne County

WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Revolutionary War battle fought in the Wyoming Valley is remembered again this Independence Day.

An annual ceremony this morning recalled the nearly 300 victims killed in the 1778 battle and Massacre of Wyoming.

British soldiers and Iroquois Confederation of Native Americans overran the 24th Connecticut Militia and settlers 247 years ago this week.

41st annual run benefits local YMCA

Speakers, war re-enactors, and descendants of those who lost their lives were among those who gathered at the Wyoming Monument.

History echoes along Wyoming Avenue as residents commemorate the 247th anniversary of the pivotal Battle of Wyoming.

Wilkes-Barre's 'Bernie’s Run' unites hundreds on July Fourth in memory of Bernie Hargadon, benefiting the local YMCA.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Fourth of July tradition hit the ground running in Wilkes-Barre.

Hundreds of runners and walkers laced up their sneakers for the 41st Bernie's Run.

Patriotism ringing true in Luzerne County

The three-mile course started on South Franklin Street and made its downtown Friday morning.

The run is inspired by the late Bernie Hargadon, the former director of the Wilkes-Barre YMCA.

Money raised by this morning's run/walk supports the many programs offered by the Y.

MOUNTAIN TOP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Waves of red, white, and blue will be seen all across our nation as Americans celebrate the Fourth of July.

28/22's Sydney Kostus attended one of the patriotic events in Luzerne County where organizers know it's grown by the thousands.

Stepping off independence day in Luzerne County.

Scrantastic Spectacular kicks off the holiday weekend

South Mountain Boulevard in Mountain Top is covered in our nation's colors Friday morning.

Officials hope that the Sister City partnership will foster cultural exchanges and celebrate Latino ties.

Families at Harveys Lake are embracing the long weekend, mixing sun, sand, and relaxation.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two homicides, torture, kidnapping, arrests, all tied to a Wilkes-Barre house that police describe as a "House of Horrors."

The remains of 38-year-old Nicole Cuevas were found buried in the basement of the Carlisle Street home in February of 2024.

Six people are charged in connection with her torture and murder.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Power has been restored to the area surrounding Public Square after a gas leak shut it down Wednesday night.

Power has been restored to downtown Wilkes-Barre, and all nearby businesses can now fully operate, stated Mayor George Brown.

Firefighters told 28/22 News that they shut down power in and around the Wilkes-Barre area while they investigated a gas leak near Public Square.

Over 3,700 customers in the Wilkes-Barre area were without power around 9:00 p.m.

28/22 News back on the air after power outage

The City of Wilkes-Barre's Mayor's Office says a natural gas leak on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre has caused power to be shut off.