PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The investigation into the theft of two bodies from a Luzerne County mausoleum is moving in the right direction, according to investigators. Two weeks ago, someone broke into the Good Shepherd Mausoleum in Plains Township and stole two bodies. The families of those whose remains were stolen are seeking [...]
A 20-year-old woman was found dead in a Newport Twp. home after a shooting. Search warrants show a teenager was being scrutinized for involvement
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two teens fighting over their friendship ending has left one of them recovering after being shot in the leg, police say. On November 13, around 4:30 a.m., officers received a gunshot detection alert on East Beech Street, and later got a call about a gunshot victim. Police say they found a [...]
Snow squalls are moving through our area and are causing some problems for drivers.
NEWPORT TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman found shot to death in a home in Glen Lyon Sunday evening has been identified by Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce. The woman has been identified as 20-year-old Zhanae McClain. Earlier Monday, a search warrant obtained by 28/22 News revealed details into the homicide investigation in [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As SNAP benefits return, so does the EBT card fraud. Police are currently investigating six fraud cases involving stolen EBT benefits. The Wilkes-Barre Police Department says they have initiated investigations into six separate incidents of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card fraud reported. Police have determined that unauthorized transactions happened using [...]
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The coroner was called to a multi-vehicle crash that shut down part of Interstate 81 Monday morning. The crash happened around 6:00 a.m. in the Southbound lanes between West Hazleton and the 309 McAdoo/Tamaqua Exit. A state police investigation revealed a Hyundai lost control on the icy roadways, striking a guide [...]
A variety of music was on display at the show in the Woodlands, including DVDs, CDs, books, and more.
Luzerne County District Attorney confirms at least one person has died after a shooting in Newport Township. Other details are currently unknown.
NEWPORT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say a homicide investigation is underway in Luzerne County Sunday night. At about 6:00 p.m., police were called to the 200 block of West Main Street for a reported police incident. Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce confirmed that authorities launched a homicide investigation in the area. Word [...]
