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Pike County man accused of killing parents
MILFORD, Pa. — A Pike County man repeatedly stabbed his parents with a kitchen knife until they died Tuesday at the family home near Milford, state police at Blooming Grove said. The accused killer reportedly admitted to investigators that he murdered them. "I don't recall an incident like this...
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 […]
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 […]
Heavy smoke seen as crews battle Scranton business fire
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters battled a heavy smoked fire at a business in Scranton Wednesday morning. “You could see it for miles, we were coming down from Dickson City, and you could see a big cloud of smoke,” said Braden McCammon from Scranton. “It looked bad, it looked bad, it looked like a […]
Wayne commissioners hear stories of addiction recovery through county's help
Lives saved from addictions, whether alcohol or drugs, were celebrated Sept. 19 by the Wayne County commissioners in Honesdale while making note of the ongoing free and confidential services provided by county agencies. The Wayne County Drug & Alcohol (D&A) Commission served 3,347 Wayne County residents between July 2023 and June 2024, Director Jeff Zerechak stated. In addition, John Nebzydoski, director of Wayne County Office of Behavioral and Developmental Programs, reported serving 779 county residents in that...
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.
Search for person of interest in Wilkes-Barre homicide
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are searching for a person of interest in a homicide investigation in Wilkes-Barre. According to the Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce, investigators are searching for the man pictured below who they say is a person of interest in a homicide shooting on Northampton Street in Wilkes-Barre. […]
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 […]
Fish and Boat Commission accused of unconstitutional searches
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania law gives waterways conservation officers “unrestrained authority” to search private properties in violation of the U.S. Constitution, according to a new lawsuit filed Monday. Tim Thomas, who lives in a cabin along Butler Lake in Susquehanna County, alleged in federal court that the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission entered his yard unpermitted multiple times in 2023 over supposed fishing violations that were later dismissed in court. ...
Fire destroys barn in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — A fire destroyed a barn in Monroe County on Wednesday. A call came in shortly after 4 p.m. for Lower Seese Hill Road in Barrett Township near Cresco. Barrett Township Fire Chief says the homeowner was burning brush near the barn, and an ember sparked the fire, ultimately destroying the barn.
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