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Celebrating the Kentucky Derby at the casino in Luzerne County
PLAINS, Pa. — Hundreds tried their odds and donned their finest hats in Luzerne County for Kentucky Derby Day. Mohegan Pennsylvania in Plains Township hosted a special edition of "Party on the Patio." People could dress up in derby-themed clothes, and enjoy live music. There was even a hat...
Tribute held for those making an impact in the community
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An event on the grounds of the Luzerne County Courthouse paid tribute to people who play a pivotal role in serving the community. The Knights of Columbus hosted an inaugural “Flags for Heroes” event. The public was encouraged to sponsor a three-by-five-foot flag with the name of their personal hero […]
Search for wanted man in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police in Luzerne County say they are searching for a man wanted for alleged forgery violations. According to the Hazleton City Police Department, Jose Mejia-Mejia has an active felony arrest warrant for multiple forgery violations and DUI charges. Mejia-Mejia is wanted from a traffic stop incident in Dember 2021 where […]
West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A flowery festival kicked off on Saturday in Luzerne County. A parade through West Pittston was part of that borough's annual "Cherry Blossom Festival." It's a weekend of food, fun and music, with the cherry blossom as the star of the show. The party along...
Man accused of harassment at Odyssey Fitness
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police have charged a man after he allegedly harassed a gym member at Odyssey Fitness. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police, officers were called to Coal Street at Odyssey Fitness for a report of an assault. Officers spoke with the victim who said he was inside the locker room when […]
Man reported missing in Wilkes-Barre City
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre officers are searching for a man reported missing and endangered for nearly a month. Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is looking for information on the whereabouts of 35-year-old Kirk Baisle. Police say Baisle was last seen on Academy Street on April 4 and he is described as a 6-foot tall […]
NEPA MMA studio reopens after fire
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A symbol of resilience stands tall in front of the new NEPA Mixed Martial Arts studio location on Eley Street in Kingston. The reopening comes just 10 weeks after the former location was engulfed in flames. Leaving nothing but ashes, the panda, and the chance...
Bam! Power of comic lovers benefits cat rescue in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — "Free Comic Book Day" was in full force at a shop in Luzerne County. Rubber Mallet Comics along Wyoming Avenue in West Pittston gave out specially printed comics for free. The store also hosted pictures with Darth Vader. Money raised goes to help cats in...
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro touts gun violence prevention in Luzerne County
Kathy Lee Toothill was shot 12 times by an ex-boyfriend in 1972. “He did at one point come up to me and said, have you had enough?” she said. Now 70, Toothill is an advocate for gun violence prevention. She shared her story alongside Gov. Josh Shapiro, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and local officials at the Luzerne County Courthouse Wednesday afternoon as they came to press their case for more funding to combat the issue.
New and improved Seven Tubs back to being a hotspot
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Residents with a passion for the outdoors have had to go without the sights and sounds of the Seven Tubs Recreation Area since April 2023, when the area was shut down for a series of infrastructure projects. Those projects are now...
War overshadows Orthodox Easter for third year
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — While it’s a time of celebration, this Easter Sunday occurred at a time of war in Ukraine, a war with Russia that exceeded its 800th day. This is the third Orthodox Easter amid an ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. A local college professor and her family celebrated Orthodox Easter […]
Teen arrested for firing gun into Luzerne County building
Police in Luzerne County arrested a 17-year-old and accused him of firing a gun into an apartment building earlier this year in Edwardsville. The bullet did not strike anyone but did hit a couch where a family was sitting. The teenager, who is charged as an adult, was identified by borough police this week as Jovan Goodwin, of Hanover Township. No one was hurt in the January 24 incident. The police charged Goodwin with offenses included aggravated assault, illegally carrying a firearm and several counts of recklessly endangering another person. A judge set his bail at $100,000 and scheduled a preliminary hearing for May 14.
Luzerne County Jazz Festival kicks off
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It will be a weekend of cool jazz in the City of Wilkes-Barre. Friday night is the opening night for the ‘Cavalcade of Jazz.’ The event opened at the FM Kirby Center with music by the Joe Michaels trio. Many people are already in the area for Friday night’s events […]
Nanticoke teacher gets mohawk after students raise donation goal
NANTICOKE, Pa. — Nanticoke Area High School students had a big celebration on Thursday. The Key Club hit the $1,000 donation goal for the Children's Miracle Network. A teacher agreed to get a mohawk if the students reached their goal. It was a good motivator for the students. Teachers...
Body found on Route 315 Pittston Township
PITTSTON TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are actively investigating a body discovery on Route 315 in Pittston Township. Police are actively on the scene of an investigation Tuesday afternoon near Ken Pollock Volvo Dealership on Route 315. Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce told 28/22 News investigators arrived on the scene around 2:30 p.m. […]
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