Luzerne County

Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker stopped by a gym in Luzerne County to talk to those looking to make a positive change in 2026.

Jhoan Solano Castillo died Wednesday following a fight with another inmate at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility, according to authorities.

The fire broke out early on New Year's Day

NESCOPECK, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fire at the start of the new year has damaged two homes in Luzerne County. Flames broke out around 1:45 a.m. Thursday morning on Broad Street in Nescopeck, and quickly spread, causing one of the homes to collapse partially. Officials say everyone made it out okay and no one [...]

LUZERNE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The last day of the year had the community coming together for more than just a race. 28/22 News Reporter Brian Orbin takes us into the experience to show us why hundreds of people chose to end the year on a healthy note, while setting a new record in the [...]

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One city in our area rang in the new year with a fireworks show lighting up the city skyline. 28/22 News Reporter Heidi Martens was in Hazleton for the celebration. Hazleton welcomed 2026 in with their Sixth Annual New Year's Eve fireworks celebration at City View Park. Fireworks launched at [...]

While some people are counting down to midnight this New Year's Eve, others in Luzerne County are lacing up their running shoes.

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With the New Year rapidly approaching, several people in Wilkes-Barre Township opened up about their New Year's resolutions. "I just want to get better a day at a time, Feel me?" Anthony Nguyen of Wilkes-Barre asked. "Slow motion is better than no motion. So, even if you're taking small [...]

Three local state troopers were reported for falsely claiming they worked night-shifts to collect a pay differential. Their reporters say blowback fell on them.

Police say a carjacking took place in the Wawa parking lot along Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard early Wednesday morning.