BERWICK, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A more than century-old Thanksgiving Day tradition stepped off in Columbia County this morning. Runners hit the streets in Berwick for the "Run for the Diamonds". The centuries-old nine-mile race draws people from all across the country. This tradition started in 1908, and it's now in its 116th year. Participants run to [...]
The mayor of Wilkes-Barre announced the suspension of parking meter fees that ends in January.
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The sudden closure of a popular resort in Luzerne County has caused a ripple effect of problems. Wednesday afternoon, several businesses are stepping in to help those impacted by the closure. 28/22 News reporter Heidi Martens has more from the Woodlands. The community is stepping in to help after the [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Wilkes-Barre street plagued by sinkholes has finally reopened. City officials temporarily reopened Horton Street for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The street has been hit by a pair of sinkholes since June, which were caused by a broken stormwater line. Delays with supplies slowed down the full reopening, which was supposed [...]
Hafusulla Kareem Dunn is accused of shooting and killing Kevin Spencer on October 19.
NEW COLUMBUS BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One man is in custody after a several-hour standoff stemming from two arrest warrants, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Troopers say they responded just before 11:00 a.m. to a home along Southdale Road to assist Luzerne County Domestic Relations with apprehending 38-year-old Aaron Amato. Troopers say Amato was [...]
Bond issuance approved Tuesday marks major step toward takeover of hospitals under struggling Commonwealth Health
Horton Street is now open following repairs on two major holes that opened up over the summer.
HARVEYS LAKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A big holiday tradition is marking a major milestone and bringing local businesses together in a big way. The Parade of Trees at Grotto Pizza in Harveys Lake is entering its 30th year, and organizers say it is already shaping up to be one of the biggest seasons yet. [...]
Due to unpaid bills and code violations, the sudden closure of the Woodlands Inn has left many scrambling for new event venues.
