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Luzerne County homeless shelter opening seven days a week
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The homeless population continues to grow across northeastern Pennsylvania, but one city wants to put a roof over their heads seven days a week. A grant was approved earlier this evening which will give a Wilkes-Barre homeless shelter the ability to help Monday through Friday. More than 100 thousand dollars was […]
Vehicle struck by gunfire in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Police are investigating another shooting in the city of Wilkes-Barre after a vehicle was struck by a bullet. On Wednesday around 8:53 a.m., police were dispatched to an address on the 100 block of Poplar Street. A victim told police that sometime overnight, her...
Here's the lineup for this summer's Rockin' the River in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Rockin' The River returns for its sixth season, the soundtrack of the summer along the Susquehanna River in Wilkes-Barre. "It's a Friday night, it's the middle of the summer, and it's real chill," said organizer Alan Stout. The music series started in 2019 and has heavily...
Jeep stolen in Nanticoke found in Shickshinny
SHICKSHINNY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— State and local police are investigating who stole a Jeep Wrangler in Nanticoke that was located in Shickshinny. On April 15, state police said they were called about a Jeep Wrangler that was parked at the end of McKlintock Street in Shickshinny for an extended period of time. When investigators found […]
Concerns in spree of Luzerne County shots fired
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Shots rang out not once, not twice, but at least three times this week in Wilkes-Barre. Two happened within the last 24 hours that gun violence and crime has a lot of people looking for change in the Diamond City. 28/22 News reporter Gianna Galli joins us live in Wilkes-Barre. She […]
Man arrested for alleged supermarket retail theft
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police arrested a man for allegedly stealing $300 worth of meat at Bravo Supermarket. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, on Thursday around 4:00 p.m., officers were called to Bravo Supermarket on Sout Main Street for a report of a retail theft. Once on the scene, officers said a […]
Garage damaged by fire in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Crews are searching for the cause of a fire that destroyed a garage in Luzerne County. Firefighters responded to the place on North Street in Plymouth just after 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. All that remains of the garage is a burnt-out frame following the fire.
Residents react after shootings in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two shootings in less than 24 hours are under investigation in Luzerne County. “It was about two in the afternoon, at, I was in the backyard, and I heard about four to five gunshots go off,” Hanover Township resident Brian Angeli. There were two shootings within a few block areas near […]
Holiday decorations ruled cause of Kingston Township house fire
KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Holiday decorations with batteries were ruled the cause of a fire from earlier Wednesday, according to the Trucksville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Fire Chief. Luzerne County had flames shooting through the roof, destroying part of an attic. The fire was on Ivy Drive in Kingston Township on Wednesday afternoon. […]
Man charged with stabbing housemate in Edwardsville
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing aggravated assault charges after he allegedly stabbed his housemate over the weekend in Edwardsville. According to the Edwardsville Police Department, officers were called to the 500 block of Main Street to a sober home in Edwardsville for a reported stabbing, on April 20 around 9:30 p.m. […]
Wilkes-Barre police investigating two shootings
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two shootings are under investigation in Wilkes-Barre City. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, on Wednesday afternoon and early Thursday morning, two shooting incidents were reported. On Wednesday around 2:00 p.m., officers were called to the area of South Franklin Street and Ingham Street for a report of gunshots […]
Clearing way for a new convenience store in WB Twp.
A site has been cleared in Wilkes-Barre Twp. for a new Turkey Hill to be built at the intersection of Blackman Street and Route 309, but it’s not clear when or if the project will go forward. The Wilkes-Barre Township zoning and code enforcement officer said several buildings on the site were taken down after it was learned that homeless people had set up camp inside them.
Death investigation underway in Newport Township
NEWPORT TWP. — The death of a 36-year-old man in Newport Township earlier this month is being investigated as suspicious and may expand to other jurisdictions, according to several law enforcement sources. Mark J. Harrison was found deceased inside his Central Street residence on April 14. Luzerne County Coroner...
What you need to know for the Wilkes-Barre City Cherry Blossom Festival
WILKES-BARRE CITY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre City Cherry Blossom Festival is coming to town and they have released details. According to Mayor George C. Brown the Cherry Blossom Festival will kick off on April 27 and April 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Kirby Park on Market Street. Friday, April 26, […]
Three accused of committing credit card fraud at Walmart
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for searching for three suspects who allegedly stole a credit card and used it at Walmart. The South Abington Township Police are asking for help with information regarding the identity of the individuals caught on camera. The suspects stole a credit card in South Abington Township and used […]
NAACP hosts Wellness Fair in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is keeping wellness front and center in Wilkes-Barre. The civil rights organization hosted an open walk-up clinic and wellness fair on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday. Visitors were able to get a medical consultation and advice from doctors, nurses, […]
Grants denied, threatening the closure of Northeast Pennsylvania after-school programs
Hazleton, Luzerne Co. — Northeast Pennsylvania after school programs are at risk of closing their doors after not receiving grant money from the state. Almost 2000 kids are at risk of losing their after-school education program across 24 school districts. “It was so successful, experts looked at it and...
Wilkes-Barre woman arrested and charged with aggravated assault after domestic dispute
WILKES-BARRE, Pa, (WOLF) — Wilkes-Barre City Police arrest a woman after a domestic dispute. Police were called to the 150 block of Dana Street in Wilkes-Barre Sunday morning before 7am. Officers discovered the victim, a 69-year-old man, had a visible laceration to his face,. The victim told police that...
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