April 19, 2024 at 22:26 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Candles and balloons filled Wilkes-Barre Friday evening, held by those who honored the lives of the two women who were cut short.
Many came to pay tribute to both Fox and Cuevas, regardless of their relationship to them.
It was certainly an emotional night in Wilkes-Barre as people filled Public Square to remember the two women.
Community and family members alike stood together to say goodbye to Fox and Cuevas.
April 19, 2024 at 21:33 EDTPA homepage
CUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A former Kingston Borough manager was charged Wednesday in Cumberland County.
Fred Potzer was charged with Tampering with Public Records, Access Device Fraud, and the Misapplication of Entrusted Property & Property of Government or Financial Institutions among other charges according to court records
April 19, 2024 at 20:39 EDTPA homepage
PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Two men have been charged in a murder-for-hire plot in Luzerne County.
Plymouth Police Department say Gregory Duclaire, 39, from Wilkes Barre, and Gregory Warren, 38, extradited from the Bronx, New York City have been arraigned on one count of criminal conspiracy and two counts of criminal homicide.
April 19, 2024 at 18:01 EDTPA homepage
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) announced Friday, that NEPA s being awarded $42.5 million to increase access to reliable, high-speed internet, according to Senator Lisa Baker (R-20), Rosemary Brown (R-40) and Marty Flynn (D-22).
April 19, 2024 at 17:27 EDTPA homepage
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania primary is just a few days away. 28/22 News is also looking into an important question on the ballot facing voters in Luzerne County.
The election is this Tuesday, April 23, and the Bureau of Elections is suggesting voters with mail-in ballots drop them off in person to ensure they make it on time.
28/22 News also spoke with them about a question on the ballot for a proposed committee, which could change the shape of the county's government.
April 18, 2024 at 23:27 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local hospital employees are taking a stand when it comes to their staff and wages.
The unionized workers are less than a month away from voting to strike.
28/22 News Reporter Emily Allegrucci was at a meeting they held Thursday evening.
Geisinger Wyoming Valley's Unionized Technical Employees met Thursday evening to discuss what changes need to be made at the hospital.
Overall, they're looking for more help, better pay, and to avoid an impending strike.
April 18, 2024 at 23:19 EDTPA homepage
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After two decades of putting criminals behind bars, a well-known, local prosecutor is leaving the Luzerne County District Attorney's Office.
The retirement comes after a career of convictions, one that includes one of Luzerne County's most notorious cases.
After 20 years of more than 100 homicides, sexual assaults, active shootings, and drug cases, premier homicide prosecutor Jarrett Ferentino recently retired as the Assistant District Attorney of Luzerne County.
April 18, 2024 at 21:36 EDTPA homepage
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Downstream from Toby Creek, rust-colored water is flowing in a creek in Edwardsville behind Market 32 grocery store.
"Even normal rain it's a different color," said Edwardsville resident Matthew Scott-Amos.
About three miles downstream from Sunday's mine subsidence in Toby Creek in Luzerne, rust-colored water can now be seen in Edwardsville on that same creek.
"I've never seen the orange color before, first time we've seen it and I know this is part of Toby Creek," said Thomas Jenkins of Edwardsville.
April 18, 2024 at 19:22 EDTPA homepage
LUZERNE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)_ — 28/22 News has been following mine subsidence in Toby Creek, in Luzerne Borough, behind Luzerne Lumber.
The mine void opened up on Sunday, draining water from the creek, and is causing concern for nearby homeowners and businesses.
Since then several other potential mine-related issues have popped up across Luzerne County.
28/22 News has been following mine subsidence in Toby Creek, in Luzerne Borough, behind Luzerne Lumber.
April 18, 2024 at 18:37 EDTPA homepage
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The new Hazleton Public Transit Bus Storage and Maintenance Facility is officially open.
It's located across from the Hazleton airport in Hazel Township, Luzerne County.
The $27,000,000 million project is the largest project in the city of Hazleton's history.
Bloomsburg PD inputs safety measures for ‘Block Party’
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