Luzerne County

BUTLER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report a pedestrian was killed by a car while crossing Interstate 80 in Luzerne County.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, troopers were called to a crash on I-80 in Butler Township on January 1 around 10:00 p.m.

Woman dies, driver severely injured after crash

At the scene, police reported a crash occurred prior to the victim being struck. Police say the driver got out of their car and began walking across both lanes of I-80 for unknown reasons.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Eight new firefighters joined the force in Wilkes-Barre on Monday.

Each firefighter was sworn in individually with their families standing by their sides.

One by one they each placed their hand on the bible and swore the oath.

Mayor George Brown did the swearing-in while Fire Chief Jay Delaney handed over the pins to their loved ones to place on the newly appointed firefighters.

Scranton Mayor slams circulating rumors on Park Gardens

DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — When you think about a philanthropist, many people would likely think about an established adult, but philanthropy is not just for grown-ups.

A local non-profit philanthropy group relies on some teenagers to help do their good work.In this week's Here's to You Kid, 28/22 News introduces us to a pair of students making a difference in their community.

Courtesy of the Luzerne Foundation

This may look like a photo of high school students learning about woodworking, but for Cora Finn, it's a lesson in philanthropy.

(WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT has announced temporary speed restrictions on certain roadways due to the severity of Monday's winter storm.

Snow moving into NEPA Monday morning

The following roads have been restricted to 45 mph speed limits:

Interstate 80 between mile marker 194 (Clinton/Union County line) to mile marker 247 (Columbia/Luzerne County line)

Interstate 180 - the entire length

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A school in our area is getting ready to reopen after abruptly closing its doors just days before Christmas. Immanuel Christian School (ICS) in Hazleton will re-open on Tuesday.

It's all thanks to a Pennsylvania congressman who allocated hundreds of thousands of dollars from COVID relief funds to reopen the school and keep it open until the end of the year.

This letter that was sent to 28/22 news and families at Immanuel Christian School in Hazleton was one Krystle Herron did not expect to receive.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Sunday's cold weather didn't stop volunteers from helping homeless veterans.

Valor Clinic Foundation held a "stand down" in Wilkes-Barre, providing veterans in need with food, clothing, and other winter essentials.

The organization regularly hosts these outreach efforts across northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond.

28/22 News spoke with one woman who looks forward to Valor's visits, especially this time of year.

9-year-old Schuylkill County native kicks off Pennsylvania Farm Show

PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Five people were displaced after firefighters battled a house fire in Plymouth Sunday afternoon.

At around 4:00 p.m. Sunday, The Plymouth Fire Department was called to the 100 block of Nottingham Street for a reported structure fire.

The Plymouth Fire Department Chief tells 28/22 News they were called to the blaze with a bed that caught fire.

Firefighters were able to contain the flames to the right side of the home so those on the opposite side did not sustain any damage that would force them out.

HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Saturday marked the beginning of a popular farm show in the Keystone State. That means kicking off the morning with a beloved tradition.

The golden vocals of nine-year-old Cadence Kline could be heard as she opened the first hours of the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg.

Singing the National Anthem first thing in the morning has become popular over the last couple of years at the farm show.

PSP hosts Special Olympics Fundraiser in Luzerne County

Motorists traveling on Interstate 80 are advised the interstate is closed in both directions between Exit 242 (Mainville/Mifflinville) in Columbia County and Exit 256 (Conyngham/Nescopeck) in Luzerne County due to a tractor-trailer crash.

Update: All lanes are now open on I-80 eastbound at mile 249 in Luzerne County.

Update 18:25: The right lane is now open on I-80 eastbound at mile 249 in Luzerne County. The left lane remains closed for cleanup.

Motorists are advised that Interstate 80 eastbound is closed at the Mifflinville exit in Columbia County due to a vehicle crash at mile 249 in Luzerne County.

A detour is in place using Exit 242 (Mifflinville) and Route 93.