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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...
Monroe County brothers plea guilty to Jan. 6 charges
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Two brothers from Monroe County pleaded guilty to felony charges stemming from their actions during the January 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol. Matthew Valentin, 31, and Andrew Valentin, 26, of Stroudsburg, pleaded guilty to charges of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers. Investigators say...
Death investigation at construction site in Hanover Twp.
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating a death at a construction site in Hanover Township Friday afternoon. According to the Hanover Township Police Department, officers were called to Plymouth Avenue for a report of an unresponsive man at a construction site. Police confirm that the man has died, however, details of what […]
Kids sent to hospital after school van crash in Hazle Township
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A scary moment for local school students and their van driver after they crashed into a wooded area in Hazle Township. The crash happened earlier Thursday afternoon and several students were sent to the hospital. Hazleton Area School students are now safe and back with their parents after police […]
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...
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 […]
Weatherly man facing more charges after assault accusations
WEATHERLY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Weatherly man is accused of sexually abusing a resident at a care facility in Carbon County, and assaulting a co-worker inside a locked closet. 59-year-old Edward Roche now faces a dozen counts, including committing an offense against a care-dependent person. The accusations surfaced about a week after police say […]
Lehighton Fire Department's 150th anniversary
CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — A fire department in Carbon County is kicking off its 150th anniversary with an open house, parade, and community festival that started today and continues on Saturday. The Lehighton Fire Department held an open house at the firehouse Thursday afternoon, along with a program celebrating...
20-year cold case investigation continues after stabbing kills man
TOWAMENSING TWP., CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say they are continuing to investigate a stabbing from 20 years ago that left a man dead. According to Pennsylvania State Police Troop N – Lehighton Barracks, troopers continue their investigation into the murder of 45-year-old Amandus Balliet. Police say the homicide occurred September 12, 2004, on […]
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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