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 []
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, officers are investigating reported gunfire. Police say on Wednesday, April 24 around 8:53 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Poplar Street for a reported vehicle vehicle stuck by gunfire. According to investigators, the victim called police Thursday morning stating, that []
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, []
Larry Webb told investigators he shot and killed Susan Carter and her 10-year old daughter Alex in 2000, then buried their bodies behind his Beckley home. Nearing death, he decided it was time to get it off his chest.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is hospitalized after he was rescued from a Wilkes-Barre creek Tuesday evening. Officials tell 28/22 News Wilkes-Barre City authorities were called to the 800 block of South Main Street to rescue a man from Solomon Creek. Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department Chief Mike Bilski says authorities were called at []
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, []
BUFFALO TWP., UNION COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police announced a death investigation is underway after a 16-year-old boy was found dead. PSP stated on April 12 around 2:00 a.m., firefighters of Mifflinburg Hose Company responded to a structure fire with entrapment. Police say the victim, a 16-year-old boy, was unable to escape the burning home and []
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka Police are investigating a "suspicious death" in downtown Topeka. Just after 1:15 p.m. April 16, Topeka police responded to an alleged stabbing in the 700 block of Southwest Western Ave. A spokeswoman with the Topeka Police Department (TPD) said once officers arrived, they found one induvial who was dead, according to []
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Honorary officials for the day! On Friday, three students from the Graham Academy, a school providing education for students with autism and emotional challenges, got to serve as honorary officials in the City of Wilkes-Barre. Three students, Hunter, Michael, and Dallas, were honored at city hall they had the chance []
Two men have been arrested, with one charged with being an accessory to murder.
PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Police are investigating the death of a Border Patrol employee who was found dead inside a vehicle, according to the City of Pharr. The city says a 24-year-old man from McAllen was found Saturday on the 1000 block of W. Caffrey Avenue in Pharr. Preliminary investigation reveals no signs of trauma []
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A learning center in Luzerne County will soon be expanding with hopes to tackle the nationwide teacher shortage. 28/22 News Reporter Sydney Kostus was at the center Monday morning to talk about how it's involving the community in its mission. A new mural lines the side of a building on South []