May 12, 2025 at 14:57 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The traffic around Wilkes-Barre's Public Square will change for the 2025 Fine Arts Fiesta.
Starting on the Morning of Wednesday, May 14, at 9:00 a.m., the traffic pattern around Public Square will change and end on Monday, May 19.
The following traffic pattern changes will be made:
West Market Street will be closed off at South Franklin Street.
Public Square, West Market Street to South Main Street, will be closed to traffic.
May 12, 2025 at 13:21 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been charged after police say one person was shot and car windows were smashed with a baseball bat over a $5 marijuana debt.
Police say Isaac Blyther, 24, of Wilkes-Barre, has been charged after allegedly shooting a man who was breaking his car windows with a baseball bat over a marijuana debt around 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
Man sentenced up to 60 years for murdering his grandmother
May 12, 2025 at 11:08 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — You may have seen many motorcycles out in the beautiful weather, and a month-long safety campaign is making sure they all stay safe while on the roads.
28/22 News has more on how May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
The roar of a motorcycle ready to hit the road is a common sound with the warmer temperatures in the month of May.
May 11, 2025 at 18:41 EDTPA homepage
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There is a traffic alert Sunday night for drivers in part of Luzerne County.
Interstate 81 Northbound will be down to one lane at Exit 155 in Dorrance Township starting Sunday and continuing nightly through Thursday.
Crews will also have rolling stoppages on Meridian Road.
Death investigation underway after couple is found dead
The lane restrictions and closures are to ensure safety while bridge demolition work takes place.
May 10, 2025 at 22:00 EDTWNEP
Abby Lee Miller of the hit show 'Dance Moms' hosted a master class at Tracey's Academy of Dance on Saturday, inspiring over 100 regional dancers.
May 10, 2025 at 19:21 EDTWNEP
The Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine awarded doctorate degrees to 114 graduates in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday morning.
May 10, 2025 at 18:50 EDTWNEP
The Cancer Wellness Center of NEPA welcomed over 600 walkers for its annual fundraiser on Saturday in Luzerne County.
May 10, 2025 at 18:43 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local students are showing off their high-tech skills at the first-ever Robo Rally in Luzerne County. It's all about highlighting robotics and STEM education.
Multiple schools came together at the Wilkes-Barre Area High School for the event.
Teams from the high schools, Dallas, Tunkhannock, and Honesdale, all showcased their student-built robots.
While it may look like they're gathering for a battle of the best bots. Organizers say it wasn't a competition.
May 10, 2025 at 18:42 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — What a weekend to wax up those vintage rides and show them off in the bright sunshine. That is what some folks did on Saturday, in Wilkes-Barre, for a classic and custom car show called Cruisin' for a Cause.
On display were American muscle cars, classics, and JDMs, which stands for Japanese Domestic Market.
The first-time event at Toyota Sportsplex benefits United Way of Wyoming Valley.
United Way got some help from Unit 124, which works with charities and non-profits through events in the car scene.
May 10, 2025 at 18:35 EDTPA homepage
FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A big event this time of year aims to help battle a leading cause of death. Some great weather greeted a huge crowd taking part in the Cancer Wellness Center of NEPA's Annual Walk.
28/22 PA live! Co-host Chris Bohinski served as emcee and greeted participants.
The event took participants on a two-mile trek, starting and ending at the Cancer Wellness Center in Forty Fort.
The walk is the center's largest fundraiser of the year.
Flower shops are buzzing ahead of Mother’s Day
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