Luzerne County

Students are back at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, for the last year the branch campus is open

Police in Luzerne County said a North Carolina man brandished a firearm, threatened to kill the 14-year-old girl, then sexually assaulted her at a Plymouth home.

The Luzerne County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a deadly fire that broke out Saturday night along Wapwallopen Road in Nescopeck Township.

NESCOPECK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fire that claimed the life of a Luzerne County man is suspected to be accidental. According to a release from police, the fire broke out on Wapwallopen Road around 11:30 p.m. Saturday night. Police say the fire is suspected to be accidental. 73-year-old James Velekei was found deceased [...]

PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say two people were sent to the hospital after a convertible rollover crash Sunday afternoon. Luzerne County Officials confirmed with 28/22 News crews were called to the 500 block of Langans Road at about 4:20 p.m. Sunday after a sinlge vehicle rollover crash. An officer from the Pittston [...]

A Luzerne County fundraiser supports rehabilitating rescued horses for adoption, drawing community involvement with live music and games at Correale's Grove.

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pittston City Firehouse hosted the Party with the Bravest fundraiser Sunday during the final day of the Pittston Tomato Festival to support Jacob Giardina, a Pittston native who recently suffered a spinal cord injury. All proceeds from the event will go toward helping Giardina and his family navigate the [...]

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say three people are out of a home after an early Sunday morning fire in Butler Township. Butler Township Police Chief William Feissner told 28/22 News they were called along with other responding units to the 200 block of Four Seasons Drive in the Beech Mountain Lakes Development [...]

Green Dog Bakery's "Puppy Palooza" at Midway Shopping Center drew pet lovers for tips on care and grooming, plus treats for furry friends and their owners.

WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local pet-focused business is helping puppy parents get connected to resources, education, and services to help ease the transition into puppy parenthood. Green Dog Barkery, an artisan pet bakery specializing in dog products and services, hosted its first ever "Puppy Palooza," an event aimed at connecting puppy owners to [...]