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Wilkes-Barre River Commons named Great Public Place by APA

(WBRE/WYOU) — A top honor for Wilkes-Barre's River Commons; The riverfront park was recently named a great public space in Pennsylvania by the state chapter of the American Planning Association (APA). This marks the second year in a row the park has received the honor. River Common is known for its views of the Susquehanna [...]

Troop R Camp Cadet in full swing at local college

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A summer camp teaching kids about the criminal justice system is in full swing at a local college this week. Pennsylvania State Police Troop R is giving teens a similar experience to real police academy training. Throughout the week-long camp, they focus on discipline, self-esteem, and teamwork. With the help [...]

Overcoming vision impairment to work in community

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In this week's Here's to You, Kid, we profile three students who are helping make a difference in the community. Each has a condition that can limit everyday activities. 28/22 News Reporter Mark Hiller shows they're proving where there's a will, there's a way. A pop tab hitting the bottom [...]

A shootout that killed 3 at a food...

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Police say at least three people exchanged gunfire at a food festival near Seattle’s Space Needle over the weekend. One of them died in the violence Sunday during the Bite of Seattle festival. Police believe there were at least three shooters: a 15-year-old arrested in the case; a 19-year-old acquaintance who died at the scene; and at least one other “unknown suspect.” The 15-year-old waived his initial court appearance Monday. Police say the shooting may have been gang-related. Two other people died and at least four were injured.

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