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'Shook me right out of bed' | Man struck by lightning while sleeping during Monday night's storm
CARBONDALE, Pa. — It's a sunny, bright day outside the Grohol's home in Carbondale. It's a drastic difference from the storms that rolled through Monday night in Lackawanna County. The only evidence of that storm is left on Michael Grohol's body. "This is where the blood was coming up....
Update: Severe thunderstorm warning forecast to expire at 6:30 p.m.
The warning was for Lackawanna and Wayne counties. "The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 8 p.m. for northeastern Pennsylvania," says the National Weather Service. Shielding yourself from approaching...
New greenspace coming to a Scranton elementary school
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A big day for a local schoolyard. The groundbreaking for a new community schoolyard taking place at John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Scranton. The Scranton school district was identified as a top candidate for a public land trust which led to the renovation. This is the first of three planned […]
Woman charged with leaving puppies in dumpster
BLAKELY, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A Lackawanna County woman has been charged with leaving puppies in a dumpster. According to the Blakely Police Department, a puppy was found in a dumpster at Timber Falls on Tuesday. The caller told police that her brother was throwing garbage away and heard...
Johnson College Offers Youth Skid Steer Training to Lackawanna County
Johnson College has partnered with Marshall Machinery in South Abington Township to offer a one-day, youth skid steer training course to Lackawanna County residents ages 16 to 18 years. The free course includes an operation and safety lecture followed by hands-on training and driving. Participants will complete OSHA standards CFR...
Thousands without power across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — One of the hottest days of the year is expected today, and thousands of people could spend the day without electricity, fans, and air conditioning. A line of severe thunderstorms came through Monday night. In Lackawanna County, the roof of Cook's Foods in Old Forge was partially ripped off.
Lackawanna County official suspended for social media post
A Lackawanna County official has been suspended for an alleged inappropriate post about the Trump assassination attempt. Community Relations Manager Rick Notari has been placed on indefinite unpaid suspension by the County Commissioners according to published reports. Officials say the post on media platform X on Saturday evening has been deleted. Notari is an Old Forge borough councilman who's worked for the county since 2012.
Cancer survivor giving back to the community in Lackawanna County
GREENFIELD TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A girl who survived cancer is now giving back to other kids and their families who are going through what she and her family did. 28/22 News reporter Iyee Jagne takes us to Greenfield Township, Lackawanna County to meet this week’s Here’s To You Kid. 11-year-old Lakeland School District student […]
Shapiro administration secures $500 million for I-83 bridge
Harrisburg, Pa. — Pennsylvania made history this week when the Shapiro Administration received the largest federal transportation grant the state has ever seen. The $500 million Large Bridge Project grant, planned for the I-83 South Bridge in Harrisburg, was formally announced Wednesday at a press conference with Governor Josh Shapiro, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll, Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams, elected officials, and labor and local leaders. ...
Pa. officials criticized over response to Bartram’s Garden chemical spill
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Philadelphia city officials are criticizing Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection for failing to alert the public about a chemical leak near Bartram’s Garden, located along the Schuylkill River.
Governor Shapiro’s Ceremonial Bill Signing: Boosting Jobs, Economy, and Shovel-Ready Sites!
BETHLEHEM, PA — On Tuesday, Governor Josh Shapiro, along with DCED Secretary Rick Siger and Lehigh Valley legislators, gathered at the historic Bethlehem Steel General Office (SGO) Building for a ceremonial signing of the new bipartisan budget. The 2024-25 budget focuses on making Pennsylvania more competitive economically, growing the state’s economy, and creating good-paying jobs.
Severe Weather Live Stream Update
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Due to a technical issue, Newswatch 16's live stream service is down momentarily. The Stormtracker 16 Team has been on the air providing the latest on severe weather throughout northeastern and central Pennsylvania. Newswatch 16 hopes to have the issue resolved soon, but if you are...
Tolls going up on more Pennsylvania bridges
💲Tolls have not increased on DRPA crossings since 2011. 💲Several planned projects will be funded by the increase. 💲Tolls went up on the Hudson River crossings earlier this year. You can add the three Delaware River crossings from New Jersey into Philadelphia to the list of tolls...
Canned cocktails now coming to a grocery and convenience store near you
Pennsylvanians have grown accustomed to being able to buy beer and wine in some grocery and convenience stores but soon they may be able to buy ready-to-drink cocktails such as White Claw, On the Rocks, Stateside, Jack Daniel’s and High Noon as well. What happened: Gov. Josh Shapiro on...
Workers, lawmaker to rally at gaming conference to demand smoke-free casinos in Pa.
Casino workers, union advocates, and the chair of the state House health committee plan to rally Thursday during a gaming conference in Pittsburgh to demand the elimination of smoking in casinos and other venues. Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny — chair of the House Health and Human Services Committee — and...
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