WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A large warehouse project could soon move forward in Wilkes-Barre Township, but some people still have questions about traffic and road safety. The project was approved in court, and township commissioners say they want to make sure it's built safely and follows local rules. They spent Monday night asking [...]
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some local students are stepping up to assist other students in need. Their focus is to help children who struggle to stay engaged in classroom activities. 28/22 News Reporter Mark Hiller shows how the group is making it happen in this week's Here's to You, kid!. What looks like [...]
Gas prices in northeastern Pennsylvania have soared to an average of $3.25 amid Iran tensions, sparking concern at local stations where drivers are feeling the pinch
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — City officials announce road closures and parking restrictions for Wilkes-Barre City's 46th St. Patrick's Parade. The parade festivities will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, at the intersection of South and South Main Streets. Road closures will begin at 8:00 a.m. and continue until around 4:00 p.m. for [...]
Branden Del Castillo pleaded guilty on Friday to third-degree murder and other charges.
C.J. was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in June of last year. Donations raised from the dinner help C.J. with his medical bills and cancer treatment.
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Saint Patrick's Day is not until next week, but competition surrounding the holiday was on full display. The Wyoming Valley Mall held a Saint Patrick's themed pageant on Sunday. The Sunburst Beauty Pageant is one of the oldest beauty pageants in the world, held across 43 states and around [...]
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local high school student is showing how sports can help save lives at a tournament she set up. Freshman Madison Falkowski organized a field hockey tournament that raised thousands of dollars. It also spread awareness about sudden cardiac arrest in youth athletes. Dozens of young athletes filled the court [...]
A local teen is turning her passion for sports into pushing forward a mission that could save lives.
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local church brought a piece of Catholic history to its parishioners. A weekend exhibit showcased the life's work of the first millennial saint. As 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explains, it's all in an effort to strengthen the faith of worshippers. At Most Precious Blood Church in Hazleton, a [...]
