Women's wrestling is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, and this year it officially became an NCAA championship sport, marking a major milestone.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a 14-year-old girl reported missing in Wilkes-Barre. 14-year-old Khristelle Sosa Cazarez left home Saturday, March 13, and has not contacted her family since, police stated. Anyone who has information is asked to call Lt. Matt Stash at 570-208-0911.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A mother has pleaded guilty to assaulting her 4-month-old son. On March 16, 21-year-old Jazmine Skye Clapper pled guilty to aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child in connection with an assault from November 2024. Investigators say the incident happened during an argument with her baby's father, resulting [...]
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's a story of resilience and advocacy: Amy Wert's life changed in an instant, but she turned tragedy into a mission. From a promising law career to paralysis, she's now using her experience to advocate for others. 28/22 News anchor Julie Dunphy shares her story. Amy Wert moves through [...]
Nicole Hilstolsky, while working at a now-defunct credit union in Luzerne County, stole cash from the teller drawer and safe and blamed it on two robbers she made up
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for suspects involved in a hit and run at the Skateaway parking lot. On March 14, around 8:30 p.m., a white Jeep was involved in a hit-and-run in the parking lot of Skateaway. Police are looking to identify the owner and operator of the vehicle involved. [...]
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hazleton police say a man is facing several charges after allegedly firing a shot in the air. On March 8 at about 4:30 a.m., the Hazleton City Police Department says officers were patrolling the area of Carson Street and Diamond Avenue when they heard a single gunshot near Kayros Restaurant [...]
A new Irish corner store is setting up shop in Pittston, adding some green to the tomato capital.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A road has reopened after police were investigating an incident in Wilkes-Barre. On Monday afternoon, 28/22 News was there as Wilkes-Barre City Police were at the intersection of Puritan Street and South Sherman at about 3:30 p.m. Pennsylvania State Police Forensics Unit was also spotted at the location, and it's [...]
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after investigators say he led officers on a high-speed chase that spanned several communities in the Wyoming Valley. On March 13, around 3:00 a.m., officers said they began to follow a car for not using a turn signal. They say the car was being driven by [...]
