Luzerne County

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are charging an 18-year-old after they say he shot at a delivery driver, causing a crash that injured a baby.

According to the Wilkes-Barre Police Department, 18-year-old Jonyel Henriquez Diaz was arrested for allegedly shooting at 20-year-old Rufino Jimenez De La Cruz in the 600 block of North Main Street on the night of February 10.

Police stated De La Cruz was working for Uber and was in the process of making a delivery when he and a passenger in his car got into an argument with two other men in a parking lot.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A person was caught on camera burglarizing a popular coffee shop in downtown Wilkes-Barre Tuesday.

The owners of Abide Coffeehouse say someone broke into the shop around 1:45 a.m.

The person got away with some cash and damaged parts of the shop. The owners say they are thankful no one was hurt.

In the security video, you can see a person wearing jeans, a dark hooded jacket, and a mask wandering through the shop opening cabinets and doors before exiting the building.

WRIGHT TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators are charging a mother after she allegedly injured her 4-month-old son at her home in Luzerne County.

According to the Wright Township Police Department, officers were called for a domestic dispute that involved Jazmine Clapper, 20, of Tennessee, who investigators later learned had an ongoing case with the Luzerne County Children & Youth Services.

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he hit a pedestrian on I-80 with his tractor-trailer, then fled the scene.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, on March 21, troopers were called to Interstate 80 East at mile marker 257.1 in Butler Township for a crash involving a pedestrian.

On the scene, police stated they spoke with a driver who informed them that a tractor-trailer, driven by Aziz Bello, 50, of Allentown, had hit a pedestrian.

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The free concert series Party on the Patio at the Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino 2025 lineup has been announced.

Tribute concerts will be held at the casino on Thursdays for 20 weeks starting May 1 and ending September 11.

Here is the lineup of tribute bands:

May 1 - 52nd Street Band - Billy Joel Tribute Band

May 8 - Stayin' Alive - Bee Gees Tribute Band

May 15 - Red Neck Castaway Band - Kenny Chesney Tribute Band

May 22 - Super Trans AM - The Super 70's Concert Experience

SALEM TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's a sound all too familiar to many who live in NEPA: The alert siren at the Steam Electric Plant, but that loud shrill will soon be replaced by a "ding," a simple notification on your cell phone.

The Susquehanna Steam Electric Station in Berwick has been using sirens as its primary emergency alert system, for decades. Now, that's about to change, but not everyone we spoke to likes the new system.

The sound of sirens is something residents living near the Susquehanna nuclear facility are all too familiar with.

A former Schuylkill County officer was arrested after impersonating police and having a fake temporary license plate during a traffic stop.

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A record-breaking year. The Times Leader Media Group received hundreds of thousands of nominations and votes in this year's Best of the Best Competition.

On Monday, they are celebrating at the Woodlands in Plains Township.

This honor recognizes excellence in the workplace, the theater, non-profits, and even community events.

28/22 News spoke to one of the business winners.

Residents rally in Wyoming County for Medicare, Medicaid

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lawmakers across the country, especially GOP, have been feeling the wrath of citizens who are concerned that the so-called "safety net programs," such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, could see major cutbacks.

28/22 News -I-team reporter Andy Mehalshick reached out to federal lawmakers who represent northeastern Pennsylvania for comment on these concerns.

We heard from two areas GOP congressmen who insist that Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid will not be cut, but that waste and fraud in those programs will be slashed.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — This month brings excitement with the NCAA basketball tournaments but it also brings in more sports betting.

March Madness is in full swing and millions of brackets have been filled out for the tournament.

Even Stefanie Wolownik with Wyoming Valley Alcohol and Drug Services is taking part in the fun.

“My family and I, we just play for fun, we play for bragging rights we call them.”

K-9 helps discover drugs during traffic stop

But this month is recognized for more than just basketball.