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. []
LUZERNE BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) took new steps Sunday in fixing what's been a weeks-long mine subsidence. In Luzerne Borough, a mine void opened up last Sunday in a section of Toby Creek. 28/22 News Reporter Gianna Galli went checked things out Sunday and spoke with people in []
LUZERNE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Improvements were made to Toby Creek after mine subsidence issues started last Sunday. According to the DEP, a cofferdam was installed on Sunday into the creek to stop the flow of water into the subsidence. These are often used to prevent the flow of water into an area that needs to []
LUZERNE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It's been almost a week since mine subsidence opened up at Toby Creek in Luzerne, and we have an update on how DEP officials are fixing the problem. 28/22 News reporter Jason Livecchi has the latest on the subsidence and efforts to contain the problem. "Getting this side stopped was a []
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 []
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Luzerne County, dozens gathered to observe the beginning of Passover with the Seder Dinner, a Jewish ritual celebrated during the first two nights of Passover. On Monday, the JCC in Kingston held the dinner along with the annual reading of the biblical story of the exodus, when the Israelites []
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY (KSNT) — Pottawatomie County officials have created a temporary shelter for anyone who is displaced after Tuesday’s tornadoes. Many counties in northeast counties in Kansa
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The hint of 80s in the forecast can conjure up thoughts of summer. So can a free, local concert series along the banks of the Susquehanna River. "Visit Luzerne County" announced the return of the 6th annual Rockin' the River. The series has become one of Luzerne County's most popular summer []
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 []
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have announced the ice cream trail is coming to Luzerne County. According to the Luzerne County Convention & Visitors Bureau, they are introducing the launching of their new Ice Cream Trail. More than 20 different ice cream shops and parlors from throughout the county will be at the ice cream []
SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Marshall's Falls Park has been in the making since 2008 when supervisors purchased the original 15-acre parcel. The Smithfield Township Manager, Julia Heilakka, says the main challenge was securing a highway occupancy permit from PennDOT for a driveway on Marshalls Creek Road for a parking lot. There was a []
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Food trucks are a quick and convenient way to get a bite. They've become a major player in the fast food game. While some folks are big fans of the thriving industry, others are calling certain aspects of it into question. Food trucks have been seen all across our area []