WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — While the skies have cleared up over much of Northeastern Pennsylvania, the concern for public safety continues to be top of mind. A code purple air quality alert was in effect across the Commonwealth for Friday. The smoke has even prompted some local pools to close. John Hamilton has lived [...]
First responders were called to a home along River Road in Hanover Township Friday afternoon.
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hanover Township Police say they are investigating the cause of death for a 21-month-old girl. Police say they responded around 1:00 p.m. Friday to River Road in the Lincoln Heights section Hanover Township for an unresponsive child. Life-saving efforts were made, and the girl was transported to Geisinger South [...]
This is the 9th year for the Scooped Ice Cream Trail. It's a way to support local creameries while enjoying ice cream at the same time.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The coroner has identified a woman who was shot and killed during a Wilkes-Barre homicide. On March 14, 42-year-old Soraya Cordy died from a gunshot wound to the head at 55 Puritan Lane. Her death has been ruled a homicide. In a statement provided to 28/22 News, Wilkes-Barre City Police [...]
Bradley Rush faces several arson-related charges following a firebombing along Market Street in Pittston early Wednesday morning, police say.
W. HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a woman carrying her infant narrowly avoided gunshots after shots were fired into her home during a fight outside. On Thursday, July 16, around 10:50 p.m., West Hazleton Police were called to South Broad Street for the report of a shooting. An investigation revealed that multiple people [...]
Firefighters responded to the blaze along Foote Avenue in Duryea early Friday; the cause and any injuries remain unknown.
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One place where the effect of the Canadian wildfire smoke was easy to see was the Kingston pool. It closed early at 4:00 p.m. Thursday due to the smoke, and even before then, the deck looked nothing like a typical July day. Only a handful of swimmers came out, with [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Saint Nicholas–Saint Mary Parish Bazaar is getting ready to welcome thousands to Wilkes-Barre for four nights of delicious food, live entertainment, games, and family fun. Organizers say visitors can expect homemade ethnic favorites, classic carnival games, and plenty of community spirit. The annual event also serves as a major [...]
