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Crash on I-80 in Luzerne County shuts down all lanes
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — All lanes are closed after a crash on I-80 eastbound in Luzerne County around 7:18 p.m., between Exit 262 Mountaintop/Hazleton and Exit 273 White Haven/Freeland. Traffic will be detoured onto Route 309 and East Butler Drive (Freeland Mountain), increasing traffic. There is no word on...
Drug raid arrests three, over 1,000 bags of fentanyl seized
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A two-month-long investigation resulted in three arrests and various amounts of drugs seized in Kingston, police stated. According to the Kingston Police Department, on Wednesday, September 25, drug detectives executed several search warrants that resulted in the arrest of the following men; The raid was the result of a two-month-long […]
AG: Head of Luzerne County meth trafficking ring found guilty
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The attorney general announced the main supplier of a Luzerne County-based drug trafficking organization was found guilty by a jury. According to Attorney General Michelle Henry after a week-long trial, the jury found 26-year-old Stanley Sabatel guilty of multiple drug charges. After a joint investigation between multiple agencies, officials said Sabatel […]
PD: Wanted man crashes vehicle, flees from police pursuit in Wyoming County
TUNKHANNOCK TOWNSHIP, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities in Tunkhannock Township are looking for a man after they say he crashed his car during a pursuit Thursday. Tunkhannock Township Police say they’re looking for Joshua Whitmire after a bench warrant was issued for Whitmire on Thursday when didn’t appear in court for numerous PFA violations. Thursday […]
Woman hospitalized, garage damaged after Wilkes-Barre crash
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman had to be taken to a nearby hospital and a home’s garage was badly damaged after a car crashed into a Wilkes-Barre home Wednesday. Officials told 28/22 News they were called to Brader Drive around 3:30 p.m. for reports of a car into a home. Captain Eric Serafin […]
Facing criticism for dropping ballot drop boxes, Luzerne County manager calls for state investigation of her decision
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo on Wednesday asked the state attorney general’s office to investigate her choice nixing drop boxes during November’s general election. With 41 days left until election day, Crocamo appealed to Attorney General Michelle Henry for a probe that would “provide...
Massive fire damages warehouse in South Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — Thick white smoke could be seen for miles, pouring out of a salt storage warehouse along Birch Street in Scranton. Firefighters responded to the Schoenberg Salt Warehouse just before 11 a.m. Wednesday. Schoenberg Companies, which is headquartered in North Carolina, describes itself online as a distributor of food and industrial salts, food ingredients and specialty chemicals. They service much of the East Coast, according to the company.
Scranton fire forces evacuations of homes, schools
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As the fierce flames erupted, it was a sight many in Scranton had never seen before. A massive fire erupted sending clouds of smoke into the air and forcing evacuations at nearby schools and businesses. It all unfolded in the middle of the day, catching many by surprise “Just see […]
Post Malone in Scranton tonight: Where to buy last-minute tickets for less than $50
The weather this week has not been great. And forecasters say it will not get much better - showers are possible every day. But, Post Malone could certainly cheer up your Wednesday night. Drizzle won’t stop the “F-1 Trillion” tour that includes Malone’s recent country tunes.
Nanticoke business introduces the ‘Pumpkin Pie’rogi’
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Fall foliage, pumpkin patches, cider, and campfires. Many people in northeastern Pennsylvania know the tell-tale signs that the fall season is upon us. But one autumnal treat you may not be as familiar with; pumpkin pie’rogi. NEPA’rogi in Nanticoke is combining two local favorite foods into one. They recently started […]
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