Senator Lisa Baker has held the seat for 20 years. She's being challenged for the Republican nomination by newcomer Tyler Meyers in Tuesday's primary elections.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities tell 28/22 News a water main break is to blame for a sinkhole that closed a Wilkes-Barre road Monday afternoon. 28/22 News was on scene Monday afternoon as crews said a sinkhole on the corner of Moyallen and South Sheridan Street was the result of a water main break. [...]
As warmer temperatures draw people outdoors, park officials urge caution while out on the water.
BEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Montour County Coroner has released the name of a 16-year-old boy who lost his life after a drowning over the weekend. Authorities say that Wilkes-Barre PSP and the Montour County Coroner's Office are investigating the death of 16-year-old Enias Mins. Officials explain that Mins entered the water [...]
Enias Mins has been identified as the victim in the drowning Sunday afternoon at Francis E. Walter Dam in Luzerne County.
Shaneak Hankerson faces aggravated assault, simple assault, and disorderly conduct charges.
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is facing charges after police say she was involved in a knife fight that left multiple people injured. 29-year-old Shaneak Hankerson of Edwardsville is charged with aggravated assault for an alleged knife fight where multiple people were injured as a result, police say. According to the West Side [...]
Voters will be relocated to the Swoyersville American Legion along Shoemaker Street.
The Fine Arts Fiesta celebrates its grand finale in Wilkes-Barre with vibrant art contests and activities, delighting attendees and bringing the community together.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hundreds of people are putting their best foot forward this Sunday for Mental Health Awareness Month. They laced up their sneakers and walked around Kirby Park. Peer Help United Network hosted the fundraiser and awareness event. Vendors were on hand with information to help those in the struggle and their [...]
