NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Nanticoke, Tuesday morning, a message of hope and a hard truth: Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) marked National Collegiate Recovery Week. They did so by hosting a special event showing how opioid settlement money from 2021 is funding real support for students in recovery right on campus in Nanticoke. [...]
The search is underway for a suspect, after he allegedly drove up beside his ex-girlfriend, pulled a gun, and shot her in the leg.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A heavy police presence in Wilkes-Barre has shut down several roads. Armed law enforcement officers, along with a drone, could be seen on Old Rier Road between Maffett Street and Eleanor Street, though the reason for their presence has not yet been released. Kistler Elementary, a nearby school, had a [...]
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been identified and is wanted in connection with a domestic dispute that took place Tuesday morning. 33-year-old Jason Dates is wanted for the shooting that took place earlier today in Hanover Township. He is being charged with two counts of aggravated assault, among other charges Hanover [...]
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — You may be familiar with what are commonly called the three R's in education: Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic, but at some schools, there is a fourth R: Reserves. 28/22 News Reporter Mark Hiller shows us how the program is helping develop future leaders in this week's Here's To You, [...]
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge has carried traffic for generations. But, for more than a year now, it's been shut down as crews wait to begin repairs. In recent months, the closed bridge has become a target for vandals. Fencing meant to block access has been torn down four times, costing [...]
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As warm weather returns, so do some sweet staples, including fresh, local honey. In Plains Township, one family-run shop is seeing the seasonal buzz pick back up. "So, this is the time of year, especially up north, where things are starting to bloom, flowers, tree blossoms, and things like [...]
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say two men are facing charges after an altercation involving a knife that sent them both to the hospital Sunday afternoon. Hanover Township Police say at about 2:00 p.m. Sunday, officers were called to a reported physical altercation involving two men in the area of Lee Park Avenue [...]
Pennsylvania Polkafest returned to Mohegan Pennsylvania, dedicating a tribute to Nanticoke native John Stanky.
Van Hoekelen Greenhouse hosted 'Tulip Takeover' at Luzerne County's Can Do Community Park, offering free tulip picking, live music, and community spirit.
