Luzerne County

Branden Del Castillo pleaded guilty on Friday to third-degree murder and other charges.

C.J. was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in June of last year. Donations raised from the dinner help C.J. with his medical bills and cancer treatment.

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Saint Patrick's Day is not until next week, but competition surrounding the holiday was on full display. The Wyoming Valley Mall held a Saint Patrick's themed pageant on Sunday. The Sunburst Beauty Pageant is one of the oldest beauty pageants in the world, held across 43 states and around [...]

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local high school student is showing how sports can help save lives at a tournament she set up. Freshman Madison Falkowski organized a field hockey tournament that raised thousands of dollars. It also spread awareness about sudden cardiac arrest in youth athletes. Dozens of young athletes filled the court [...]

A local teen is turning her passion for sports into pushing forward a mission that could save lives.

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local church brought a piece of Catholic history to its parishioners. A weekend exhibit showcased the life's work of the first millennial saint. As 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explains, it's all in an effort to strengthen the faith of worshippers. At Most Precious Blood Church in Hazleton, a [...]

The goal is to get more girls involved in the sport and eventually start a girls' league and a travel team.

In its 13th year, the Pittston City St. Patrick's Parade fills the city's South Main Street with a sea of green.

Joe Swiontek of Wilkes-Barre, born in 1924, served in World War II and the Korean War.

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Big crowds did more than just line the parade route; they were shopping and dining at the parade in Pittston. Local restaurants and bars had an opportunity for customers as they stuck around for the celebration. At Bravo Tex-Mex Restaurant and Bar, staff opened earlier than usual to handle the [...]