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Trump announces 1st Pennsylvania rally since assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump has announced his first rally in Pennsylvania since the July 13 assassination attempt at a rally in Butler Township. Trump will return to the state for a July 31 rally at the New Holland Arena in Harrisburg. Trump sustained an injury to his ear after shooter...
WooSox fall to RailRiders despite strong showing from Zach Penrod
MOOSIC, PA – Hard-throwing lefty Zach Penrod shined in his return from the Injured List, but the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (55-44, 12-13) overcame three different deficits to hand the Worcester Red Sox (46-54, 11-14) an 8-5 loss on Friday night at PNC Field. After bouncing his first two pitches to...
16-year-old pled guilty to charges for Dunmore shooting
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 16-year-old boy has pled guilty to the charges brought against him after a shooting in Dunmore that injured two. In November of 2023, 28/22 News reported that 16-year-old Angelo Morales was involved in a shooting that took place near Penn State Scranton at the Chestnut Apartment building that left two […]
Woman allegedly stole from non-profit
SCRANTON, Pa. — A woman from Olyphant is charged with fraud after allegedly stealing over $400,000 from her employer, the Children's Advocacy Center in Scranton. 51-year-old Angela Saar was charged Thursday in Federal Court. Investigators say while Saar worked as the fiscal manager for four years, she inflated her...
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 72: Jayden Zandier, Exeter Township HS
Coaches Comments: First-year starter at RB. Jayden is a fast, quick twitch runner who constantly gives his best effort each friday. Through 10 games, Jayden has 102 carries for 1136 yards and 14 tds (11.2 yards per carry). He is an aggressive and shifty runner who has the ability to break tackles and take it to the house on every play. Has added 5 receptions for 149 yards and 3 TDs along with 382 kickoff return yards and a TD.
Wilkes-Barre Police Arrest Man After Vehicle and Foot Pursuit
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — On July 25, at approximately 7:04 p.m., Wilkes-Barre City Police arrested Fernandito Arroyo, 26, following a vehicle and foot pursuit in the South Wilkes-Barre Boulevard area. Officers…
Governor Josh Shapiro celebrates pharmacy reform in Hollidaysburg
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Governor Josh Shapiro put pen to paper during a ceremonial signing for a bill to help local pharmacies. The new law, known as House Bill 1993, limits the profits that Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBM’s for short, can receive being the middleman between local stores and drug manufacturers. Some of the […]
Siena men’s basketball to battle Bucknell For McNamara homecoming
In the final season of his decorated collegiate playing career, Scranton native Gerry McNamara and Syracuse played in front of his home crowd in Northeast Pennsylvania. And, in his first season as a head coach, McNamara will bring his new team back to that same arena for the venue's first NCAA Division I men's basketball game since. Siena Basketball will take on Bucknell in a neutral-site non-conference game presented by the Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau on Saturday, Nov. 30 at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania.
Two Lycoming County men charged after agreeing to fight each other
Montgomery, Pa. — Two men were charged after they engaged in a mutually-agreed fight in Montgomery, police said. Brandon Michael Buck, 24, of Hughesville argued with Aiden Elijah Schwenk-Probst, 18, of Muncy near a home in the 60 block of E. Houston Avenue, Trooper Dylan Houser said. Buck allegedly punched Schwenk-Probst before being tackled. Both men wrestled on the ground, according to the complaint. The fight was set after Buck...
T-shirt fundraiser for Irish dancer battling cancer
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Passion is what draws students to the Joyce School of Irish Dance in Pittston. It’s the dance forms, friends, and fun that build a family and keep dancers around for decades, even if it’s on the sidelines, like graduate dancer Nyah Kubilus. Smiles and stories are shared all around. Catching […]
The Pittston Tomato Festival • August 15-18 • Downtown Pittston
Thousands are expected for the highly anticipated four day event. More than 40 years ago, Pittston Community Leaders and local gardeners collaborated to create this unique event which features delicious food such as homemade ravioli, eggplant rollatini, pizza, sausage and peppers, tripe, bruschetta, chicken scampi, cannoli and gelato. Live entertainment, a parade, an annual Tomato contest, spaghetti eating contest, 5K run and arts and crafts are also a big part of the festival. A Little Miss and Little Mr. Tomato contest is also held for children ages 2-6. The 5K run takes place on August 18 at 8 a.m. The 3.1 mile course includes downtown Pittston, the Fort Jenkins Bridge, West Pittston and the Water Street Bridge. The parade, which also takes place on Saturday, includes a route that is approximately two miles long. Visit www.Pittstontomatofestival.info.
Body found in Luzerne County ruled homicide
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A body found in a wooded area near Hazleton High School has been ruled a homicide investigation. Officials stated as a result of an autopsy the body found in Hazle Township revealed the cause of death to be blunt force trauma and the manner of death is ruled a […]
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