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HUNLOCK CREEK, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It definitely still feels like summer, but another local event on Saturday had another season in mind. Folks celebrated the coming season on Saturday in Luzerne County by taking part in a Fall Craft Fair.

Dozens of vendors set up shop at the Garden Drive-In. They displayed all sorts of seasonal items, including Halloween-themed artwork.

Organizers could not have picked a better day for the event, which brought out many vendors, including some first-timers.

One vendor revealed her inspiration behind crafting seashells.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens of people are taking steps toward a world without seizures. Roughly 100 walkers made their way through Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday for the Annual Walk for Epilepsy.

About one in 26 people will be diagnosed with the disorder in their lifetime.

The walk through the years has helped raise funds for a community epilepsy center that opened last year in Kingston.

It serves as a site for a whole host of services to help families navigate challenges.

Man found guilty for murder of girlfriend

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police were out in Hazleton after a reported incident Saturday evening.

Authorities told 28/22 News that Hazleton City Police were called to the 1500 block of East Broad Street in Hazleton.

Officers placed police tape around the scene to close off the road.

28/22 News spoke with a neighbor who called 911 to report what he witnessed.

He said he heard gunfire shortly after 5:00 p.m. Then, when he checked to see what happened, he made a disturbing discovery.

A company proposing to develop a data center in Blakely withdrew its application, citing pushback from residents and the borough not providing an additional meeting.

Donnell Brunson was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the death of Danielle Barbuti back in November of 2023.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre City Police responded to a reported incident in Wilkes-Barre Saturday evening.

28/22 News was on the scene on the 600 block of North Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre.

Man found guilty for murder of girlfriend

The nature of the police incident is unknown at this time.

Details are limited, and 28/22 News will provide updates as new information is made available.

The Luzerne Merchants Association holds the Luzerne Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, featuring more than 100 vendors.

Patel raised eyebrows hours after Kirk's killing when he posted on X that “the subject” in the killing was in custody when he in fact remained on the loose

The ruling keeps the government from removing Guatemalan children who came to the U.S. alone and are currently living in government shelters and foster care.

Some states, like Texas, want to attract data centers as an economic boon but face the challenge of meeting the huge volumes of electricity the centers demand.