SUNBURY — A Luzerne County man and a Sunbury man will appear in front of a Northumberland County judge on Dec. 19 in an attempt to have homicide charges dismissed stemming from an August shooting.
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested a man after he allegedly assaulted two women and fought with police during his arrest.
According to the Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department, on November 25 officers were called to a scene in the Georgetown section of Wilkes-Barre Township.
Search for killer in 1970 Monroe County homicide continues
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News has the exclusive story of a crumbling mausoleum in Luzerne County and the removal of remains from that mausoleum.
The Good Shepherd Memorial Park in Plains Township has been the focus of an I-Team investigation for more than a decade.
The story gets deeper every time we report on it.
The owners of the cemetery and mausoleum insist they did not know they were buying a cemetery and as a result, have not maintained it.
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Millions of people are hitting the road or taking to the sky for Thanksgiving.
According to AAA, this year’s holiday travel is expected to break records across the board.
28/22 News stopped at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport and has more on what travelers are seeing in Luzerne County.
Storm system approaches NEPA for Thanksgiving
Many are headed home for the holiday.
“I’m headed to Kansas City!” said Alexis Duncan, Scranton.
“Memphis,” said Kelley Alsobrook, Tennessee.
HARVEYS LAKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tuesday was the kickoff for the 29th Annual Grotto Pizza Parade of Trees in Harveys Lake.
People from the community came out to decorate Christmas trees with different themes.
The event raises money for local charities.
So far, it's raised over 500 thousand dollars over its 29-year run.
Officials, volunters give out free turkeys in Scranton
TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's a crime that is often hidden in plain sight, and it can happen anywhere, even in northeastern Pennsylvania.
On Tuesday, law enforcement, educators, healthcare professionals, and more gathered for the NEPA Task Force Against Human Trafficking Regional Training Program.
"If I can save just one life with my story, everything that I have been through is worth it," Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) Training Specialist and Survivor Leader Kelley Alsobrook said.
NEWPORT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fire engine dedication was held at the Newport Township Fire Department Tuesday afternoon.
Congressman Dan Meuser joined the fire department for the dedication of the New Pierce Saber Pumper.
Congressman Meuser advocated for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant which helped buy the truck.
The new fire engine was put into service on October 5.
Police speading Christmas cheer with toy drive in Tunkhannock
TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local police department is helping to spread Christmas cheer.
Tunkhannock Township and Tunkhannock Borough Police Departments partnered with Tunkhannock Area School District, Triton Hose Company, and local businesses to carry out the Cops for Christmas Toy Drive.
Fundraiser held for Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center
Donation bins are placed in various Dollar General stores in Wyoming County and school district buildings in order to accept unwrapped toys for local children who are in need.
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The non-profit WoodBridge Healthcare Inc. announced on Tuesday the agreement to acquire Commonwealth Health has been terminated.
28/22 News previously reported that WoodBridge Healthcare Inc. announced they signed a contract to acquire Commonwealth Health back in July from subsidiaries of Community Health Systems Inc.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigating and preventing child sexual abuse is the mission of an online fundraiser taking place in Luzerne County.
That fundraiser will help a non-profit agency that provides services to some 600 children each year.
The numbers really tell a concerning story: the depth of the problem and the challenge.
6,000 children and their families have come to the Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center (CAC) over the past decade and that number is expected to increase.
