WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's a new month, but it is the same great mission in action by an organization that looks out for struggling veterans. Valor Clinic Foundation hosted what's billed as the Wilkes-Barre Stand Down. The group holds a Stand Down event every other month for any vet who needs assistance. Volunteers [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre city mayor's office announced a Code Blue Sunday. Between 7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 1, and 7:00 a.m. Monday, March 2, the Calvary Bible Church at 410 South River St will serve as the Wilkes-Barre Code Blue Shelter. Those interested in volunteering at the shelter can contact Pastor Sam [...]
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say police were out in Plains Township responding to a reported incident Saturday night. Luzerne County officials say police were out in Plains Township at about 6:30 p.m. It is unknown at this time the nature of the incident or if anyone was injured. Details are limited, and [...]
Community members in Luzerne County gathered for a vigil on Thayer Street to honor 14-year-old La'Niyah Clark.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — More than 100 people are remembering the life of a Wilkes-Barre teenager taken too soon. They gathered Saturday evening along Thayer Street in South Wilkes-Barre, where the body of La'niyah "Lala" Clark was found last weekend. They held candles, balloons, and signs for the teen. They even sang happy birthday [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hundreds of northeastern and central Pennsylvania students put their STEM knowledge to the test on Saturday. Roughly 500 seventh through 12th graders showed up at Wilkes University for the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Region Two Competition. They presented research in science, math, and engineering. "Just, like, know what you're [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Excitement is building as one local city kicks off its Saint Patrick's parade season with a celebration for the youngest of the community. Children dressed in green and gold glamour filled the Pittston Memorial Library as the Pittston City Saint Patrick's Parade Committee held its Eighth Annual Little Miss and [...]
WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Young people are getting a lesson this weekend on the dangers of driving under the influence. Sixth through 12th graders showed up at Wyoming Area Regional Police Headquarters for a Students Against Drunk Driving event. One of the big attractions? Something called the Fatal Vision Roadster. Teens wore vision-impairment goggles [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fire in Wilkes-Barre Saturday night has been confirmed by officials to be fatal. Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department Deputy Chief Alan Klapat told 28/22 News a 63 year-old man passed away in the third alarm fire. Deputy Chief Klapat says that the man was the sole occupant of the home, [...]
The Wyoming Valley community united in mourning and support for the family after a tragic fire claimed the lives of two young brothers earlier this month.
