October 5, 2025 at 16:58 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say one person is dead after a fire on Sunday in Luzerne County.
The Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department responded to a call for a second-alarm fire at a home on East South Street in Wilkes-Barre around 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, according to Chief Jay Delaney.
Officials say the fire department arrived minutes after the call and found flames coming from the third floor. Firefighters found a victim on the third floor, deceased.
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October 5, 2025 at 12:11 EDTPA homepage
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT is warning drivers to take alternate routes in Luzerne County throughout this week due to scheduled lane restrictions.
Lanes on Interstate 81 northbound between the Nuangola and Wilkes-Barre exits will be closed Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily for bridge repairs.
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Lane restrictions will also be in effect on Interstate 80 westbound between the Interstate 81 and Nescopeck exits Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily for dead tree removal.
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Over 75 vendors were on hand for the fair alongside great food and live entertainment.
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The Wyoming Area School District is utilizing special pouches that keep cell phones locked and out of reach during the school day.
October 3, 2025 at 11:19 EDTPA homepage
NOXEN, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Honoring fallen heroes while finding camaraderie and healing in the great outdoors is in store for those taking part in a fly-fishing tournament this weekend.
28/22's Sydney Kostus has more from the non-profit behind the annual event in Wyoming County.
Turning a day on the water into a journey of remembrance and recovery: It's all in a day's work at Patriots Cove in Noxen.
October 2, 2025 at 23:16 EDTPA homepage
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A traffic signal has been the topic of local debate ever since it was installed four years ago.
The problem now? That traffic light still has not been turned on, and people living nearby are saying something needs to be done.
28/22 News Reporter Avery Nape tried to find out why the light was installed in the first place, and how neighbors are feeling about it.
28/22 News was at the corner of Maffot, Abbot, and Main in Plains Township.
October 2, 2025 at 18:06 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A local restaurant owner is now taking on a new mission: saving an old church.
28/22 News reporter Joe Mason has his story from Wilkes-Barre.
"You don't knock down an ancient, historic, sacred place when there's a group that's willing to take it," expressed Demetri Patitsas, chief servant leader, The Greek Shack.
Demetri Patitsas owns the Greek Shack restaurant and food truck in Luzerne County.
Patitsas is a man of faith.
Wilkes-Barre helping people prepare for flu season
October 2, 2025 at 17:07 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Flu season is almost here, and the city of Wilkes-Barre wants to keep people safe.
A flu vaccine clinic was held at the farmers' market on the Public Square on Thursday.
People of all ages living in the city were able to receive a free flu shot.
The city health department's "Bee healthy" bus was also present, providing free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings throughout the day on Thursday.
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October 2, 2025 at 16:43 EDTPA homepage
JIM THORPE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Another sure sign of fall, the changing of the leaves.
You would be hard-pressed to find a more perfect place than the Poconos for leaf peeping.
Jim Thorpe is busy preparing for its annual Fall Foliage Festival, which kicks off this weekend.
Guests can enjoy live music, crafts, and food vendors.
You can also take a train ride overlooking the beautiful scenic Lehigh River Gorge.
Greek festival kicks off in Luzerne County
October 2, 2025 at 16:32 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A delectable annual Greek food festival is back in Wilkes-Barre.
The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church on East Ross Street is serving up classic Greek dishes.
Everything from baclava, to gyros, cheese pie, even dessert.
The festival is take-out only, and pre-orders by phone or online at least two hours in advance are encouraged.
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The food festival is the main event for the church to raise funds every year.
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