Luzerne County

LEHMAN TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lousy weather, apart from being annoying and never-ending, is having an impact on local businesses, both good and bad.

Lately, it seems like it just won't stop raining in northeastern Pennsylvania, and for some local businesses, that's actually a good thing, especially if you're in the rain gutter business.

"We love the rain. Our work is volume 100% based on the weather; it's based on the rain," Northeast Gutter Pro Owner and Operator Richard Fassett said.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre Police Department on Monday said they are searching for a missing person.

Officers are searching for 17-year-old Tanasia Robinson, who is described as weighing about 140 pounds and standing at about five feet one inch tall.

Police investigating shots fired in Laflin

Robinson was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, and black Jordan 5 sneakers, authorities say.

If you have information that could help authorities find Robinson, contact police at 911 or Detective Stash at (570) 208-0911.

PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Plymouth Police Department says a teenager is facing serious charges and is accused of using Snapchat to plan a killing.

Police say on Monday, they were alerted to an 18-year-old, Riley Young, who was messaging a 13-year-old boy through Snapchat, allegedly trying to make a plan to kill people.

Authorities explain that Young was taken into custody after a thorough investigation.

Suspect in Lowe’s fatal shooting facing murder charges

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There is no denying that the pandemic disrupted student learning and development, but one local teen turned that time in isolation to tap into her creativity, which can now be seen in her community.

Take a look around Hazleton Area Arts and Humanities Academy (HAAHA), and you will see the lasting mark Ava Leitner left on the school that gave purpose to her studies.

"It feels a bit more open for creativity here, and I really enjoy being able to express that," said Ava.

LAFLIN BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway into shots fired in Luzerne County Monday morning.

Bullets hit and damaged a home and a car on Laflin Road in the borough of Laflin.

There are no reported injuries.

Suspect in Lowe’s fatal shooting facing murder charges

A man inside the home did not want to comment on the shooting.

State troopers say the investigation is ongoing.

28/22 NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The shootings in Minnesota have once again raised concerns and questions about politically motivated violence across the nation.

28/22 News spoke to experts in several different fields, and they all agree: There is no one factor that is leading to the political violence we have witnessed in recent years, and no easy answers to, in their words, "De-escalate the political tensions in the nation."

"I think the genie is out of the bottle. I don't think we go back to where we were," Psychiatrist Doctor Matthew Berger told 28/22 News.

The Riverfront Yoga Project in Wilkes-Barre offers free yoga classes every Saturday this summer.

FOSTER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Foster Township, the Eckley Miners' Village is showcasing vibrant coal-cracker culture, celebrating 35 years of Patchtown Days.

More than 20 vendors filled the historic coal town on Sunday with music, re-enactments, and traditional crafts on display.

Walk for fathers led by fathers stepped off in Scranton

One of this year's highlights is a broom-making workshop where handmade heritage took center stage.

FOSTER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Foster Township, the Eckley Miners' Village is showcasing vibrant coal-cracker culture, celebrating 35 years of Patchtown Days.

More than 20 vendors filled the historic coal town on Sunday with music, re-enactments, and traditional crafts on display.

Walk for fathers led by fathers stepped off in Scranton

One of this year's highlights is a broom-making workshop where handmade heritage took center stage.

RICE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A feel-good, hometown event is still ongoing in our area as the community comes together to help one of their own.

After a devastating fire at Adelina's Restaurant and Pizzeria in Mountain Top last month, friends, neighbors, and businesses all rallied to support the owners and staff while they work to rebuild.

It was a heartbreaking loss last month when Adelina's went up in flames.

A fire started in the kitchen around 4:00 a.m. while bread was being prepared. Within 45 minutes, the entire building was fully engulfed.