May 4, 2026 at 18:34 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There is an update on the sudden sinkhole that has shut down a busy road in Wilkes-Barre: Crews were back on scene on Monday at the intersection of Spring and Mundy Streets following a road collapse Sunday. City officials say the sinkhole is not connected to gas or water company [...]
May 4, 2026 at 16:38 EDTWNEP
A sinkhole has disrupted an intersection in Wilkes-Barre. The mayor says it is not from utilities
May 4, 2026 at 16:24 EDTWNEP
Several fire companies spent hours battling a fire at a vacant building on Stephenson and Main Streets.
May 4, 2026 at 16:18 EDTPA homepage
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police responded to an apartment complex Monday afternoon after a report of shots fired in Luzerne County. According to our Hanover Township Police Department, officers responded to the Hanover Village Apartment complex around 3:00 p.m. Police say they have placed over 14 evidence marks for bullet casings and ricochet [...]
May 4, 2026 at 14:37 EDTPA homepage
DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Monday, the mid-day traffic along Main Street in Duryea was replaced with a wall of smoke. Firefighters from Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties filled the streets and the sky, working to contain a massive fire that broke out inside a historic, but abandoned, building just before 2:00 p.m. "It's unfortunate, [...]
May 4, 2026 at 13:42 EDTPA homepage
PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities announced a Luzerne County man has been sentenced to over 100 years for traveling to attempt the rape of two children. Pike County District Attorney Ray Tonkin announced the sentence of 46-year-old John Gately, who traveled to Pike County to engage in sexual acts with two children ages 5 and [...]
May 4, 2026 at 13:17 EDTPA homepage
LAFLIN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are investigating after 10 people were victims of car break-ins in a Luzerne County borough. On April 13, a string of vehicle thefts occurred on Old Mill Road in Laflin. Police say 10 cars were broken into, where various items were stolen, including money, passports, debit/credit cards, gift [...]
May 4, 2026 at 07:01 EDTWNEP
Celebrate Mother's Day with a unique craft workshop, creating memories and handmade gifts alongside mom this Sunday.
May 3, 2026 at 23:12 EDTPA homepage
PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Months after the devastating death and discovery of Wilkes-Barre teenager La'Niyah Clark, the community continued to pour out their love in her honor. On Sunday, an event focused on positivity and fun, brought people together to celebrate the young girl's legacy. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes was there and explained [...]
May 3, 2026 at 23:03 EDTWNEP
Community gathers for a heartfelt fundraiser in Plymouth to honor 14-year-old La'Niyah Clark, with proceeds supporting her family.
Pages