Luzerne County

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Spirit Halloween found its spot in the Wyoming Valley Mall, and a new Korean Barbecue restaurant has taken over David's Bridal.

According to the Wyoming Valley Mall's General Manager Joseph Ohrin, the world’s #1 Halloween costume store is now open in the former SEARS location.

Officials say hours will slowly extend throughout the Fall season but to check for current hours, visit spirithalloween.com

Wyoming Valley Mall 

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit over the Luzerne County manager's decision to remove all ballot drop boxes ahead of the general election.

In September, it was announced the county would not be deploying the boxes. The decision has sparked plenty of controversy. The ACLU of Pennsylvania says Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo did not have the authority to make her decision.

DORRANCE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County mother is turning her pain of loss from a drug overdose into an effort to save lives and she's taking that effort to the streets of northeastern Pennsylvania.

Pamela Keefe lost her daughter to a drug overdose and said the pain of that loss is devastating.

She wants to try to spare other families from feeling that pain of loss by helping those who are caught up in drug and substance abuse addiction.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Two brothers from Luzerne County are being charged with drug trafficking across Northeastern Pennsylvania.

According to United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam, between August and September 2024, Akilees Kadeem Hobson, 26, of Edwardsville, and Armand Kierran Hobson, 27 of Plymouth, distributed various drugs across Luzerne County.

Investigators reported that Akilees distributed cocaine and fentanyl over a dozen times in Luzerne County.

Officials confirm man dead in Pittston Township fire

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY — A fall festival is making its return this weekend in Luzerne County bringing dozens of local businesses and live music to Public Square in Wilkes-Barre.

Grinding coffee beans is part of the morning routine at Abide Coffeehouse in Wilkes-Barre.

The local shop is a pitstop for those looking for a pick-me-up, but this week they’re also preparing for its 2nd annual Back to the Grind Fall Festival.

HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report that five people were arrested after being accused of retail thefts at a Walmart in Luzerne County.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, troopers responded to Walmart in Hazle Township for separate retail theft incidents throughout August and September.

On August 10 around 7:45 p.m., troopers responded to a theft where a 41-year-old woman from Berwick under-scanned various food and household items for a lower price than the price tag placed.

Boulders placed around Luzerne County Election Bureau

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A lawsuit has been filed over the Luzerne County Manager's decision to remove all mail ballot drop boxes ahead of the November 5 general election.

The suit was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Pennsylvania on behalf of Luzerne County voters and In This Together NEPA.

Boulders placed around Luzerne County Election Bureau

Earlier this month, the Luzerne County Manager decided to remove all the mail ballot drop boxes in the county, citing election security concerns.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — NEPA is working to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.

From Tuesday through Saturday, McCarthy Tire Service is working with AMP Global Strategies to collect supplies.

Coats for Kids: 28/22 News accepting donations until 8:00 p.m.

They are accepting donations of water, non-perishable food items, baby supplies, toiletries, sanitizer, and other supplies.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — From Your Local Election Headquarters: A visible sign that security measures are being increased in Luzerne County.

This comes in the wake of the Luzerne County Manager's decision not to deploy ballot drop boxes for the November election, citing safety and security concerns.

These large boulders were placed around the county-owned Penn Place Office Building on Tuesday and more are on the way.

County Manager Romilda Crocamo says it's all in an effort to keep county employees and the public safe during this election.

HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are investigating a fraud incident where a man was scammed out of over $7,000.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, on August 18 troopers were told of a fraud incident that happened in Hazle Township.

The victim, a 79-year-old man, told troopers he got a call from someone he believed was his nephew. The scammer told the victim that he was involved in a DUI crash and needed bail money to get out of jail, PSP stated.

Man allegedly robbed Turkey Hill at gunpoint