Luzerne County

Jhoan Solano Castillo faces criminal homicide and conspiracy to commit criminal homicide charges.

COURTDALE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested a man after he ran from them during a DUI checkpoint in Luzerne County. The Courtdale Police Department stated they were conducting a DUI checkpoint when 20-year-old Jaden Kellowan tried to flee from officers on foot. Police reported that a search warrant on Kellowan's vehicle revealed [...]

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people, including a juvenile, were arrested after they were caught burglarizing a smoke shop, police say. On December 6, around 3:00 a.m., officers were called to Olasco Smoke Shop for a report of a burglary in Hazleton. Police said on the scene, the front glass door was shattered, and [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With the frigid weather approaching, Wilkes-Barre has declared a Code Blue. Mayor George Brown says it's in effect on Monday and Tuesday. Calvary Bible Church located on South River Street will serve as shelter. The Code Blue runs through Tuesday morning, with shelters open each night from 7:00 p.m. until [...]

Wilkes University President Greg Cant announced to the school's board of trustees that he plans to retire next year.

Crews responded after a modular home fell off a trailer on Route 93 in Nescopeck Monday morning.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tradition is alive and well for some local Polish communities. Wigilia, a customary Polish Christmas meal, was celebrated on Sunday afternoon. The ever-growing event included ethnic holiday foods, traditional Polish songs, and a special Christmas prayer service. Two Wilkes University students were awarded scholarships as part of the festive celebration. [...]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The holiday season is a time of joy for many, but for others, it can be overshadowed by their struggles with addiction. Those people often feel left out of what's widely considered "the most wonderful time of the year." 28/22 News spoke with a woman who shared with me her [...]

Christmas Party at Saint Aloysius Parish in Wilkes-Barre brought joy to families in need, distributing around 300 coats.

ASHLEY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — You can count one local community as definitely in the holiday spirit. Dozens turned out Saturday for a festive parade in Ashley. A procession of fire trucks made its way through the heart of the borough with a surprise appearance from Santa Claus. People of all ages filled the sidewalks [...]