Luzerne County

A bridge that's been closed for more than a decade in Luzerne County will officially be getting new life.

Crews were called to Kennedy Drive in Plains for a house fire Sunday evening.

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say firefighters were called to a house fire in Plains Township Sunday evening. Officials with the Luzerne County Communications Center confirmed with 28/22 News that firefighters were dispatched to the unit block of Kennedy Drive in Plains Township for a reported residential fire at about 7:00 p.m. The [...]

DALLAS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local beer distributors say things have been crazy as shoppers prepare for Big Game watch parties. Lakeway Beverage in Dallas Township told 28/22 News that all types of pallets of beer have been moving out in numbers throughout the course of the week. Staff worked to restock coolers and [...]

KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some local businesses are also seeing a big rush for football's biggest night. Kitchen staff at Pizza Perfect in Kingston Township had to stop dine-in service for a bit on Sunday afternoon so workers could focus on takeout. Store managers old 28/22 News that more than 300 trays of [...]

King's College in Wilkes-Barre marked the 40th National Girls and Women in Sports Day by hosting a sports clinic for over 100 girls.

Crews battled a garage fire amid frigid temperatures early Sunday morning in Avoca.

Disbarred Luzerne County Attorney Robert Powell received a four-year sentence Thursday for tax evasion, totalling over $18 million in unreported income.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One family-friendly program is giving young explorers a chance to take part in plenty of hands-on experiences. Pattern-Palooza at the Sordoni Art Gallery in Wilkes-Barre gives children and their guardians the chance to flex their creative muscles. Children were given a free sketchbook to collect badges and track their creative [...]

As excitement builds for the Super Bowl, the Duryea VFW hosted a cornhole and "chili bowl" event where supporters could donate and try all the different chilies.