EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Wednesday marked 10 years since one of the largest manhunts in northeastern Pennsylvania history. It was October 30, 2014, when Pennsylvania State Police captured Eric Frein. Frein shot two state troopers during a September ambush at the state police Blooming Grove Barracks in Pike County. Corporal Bryan Dickson was killed, and […]

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Halloween is about to kick off. Hundreds of eager trick-or-treaters are getting ready to hit the streets for some ghoulish fun and treats. 28/22 News Reporter Amelia Sack spoke with a local police department and a nonprofit that shared how people can make sure the holiday is safe and fun […]

OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Several state lawmakers and local firefighters met in Lackawanna County on Wednesday to talk about how to keep volunteer departments afloat. The meeting at Eagle McClure Hose Company in Old Forge revealed that many volunteer fire companies are barely surviving. Finding the money to keep the operation ready on […]

Starbucks announced today that it will no longer charge extra for non-dairy milk in the U.S., starting on Thursday, Nov. 7.

ERIE, PA (WJET/WFXP) – The Pennsylvania Democratic Party has issued a lawsuit against the Erie County Board of Elections. That lawsuit was filed at 9:59 a.m. on Wednesday and addressed the numerous issues voters are dealing with when it comes to mail-in ballots. The outcome of this lawsuit could impact how thousands of Erie County […]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County residents are sounding off about a possible large property tax hike coming their way. Residents brought up many suggestions Wednesday afternoon to help get the county out of millions of dollars in debt. 33% is the property tax increase Majority Commissioners Bill Gaughan and Matt McGloin proposed on […]

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local organization is expanding its reach to help even more people. 28/22 News stopped by Dress for Success Luzerne County’s new location and shows all that they have to offer.  Coats, bags, makeup, and clothes are all inside the new Dress for Success location in Hazelton. The staff here also […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Only two games this week feature teams that both have winning records, Denver at Baltimore and Detroit at Green Bay. The stakes are high in the Lions-Packers matchup with the outcome going a long way in determining who will win the NFC North. WOOD-TV’s Jack Doles joins Big Game Bound host Chris Hagan […]

Stories of spiritual entities, paranormal activity and creepy cryptids are passed through generations the world over, becoming local legends that only sometimes reach across borders and cultures.

It's pumpkin patch season. But in honor of National Pumpkin Day, we have to ask—just how big have pumpkins gotten in the U.S.?

Vice President Harris will make a campaign stop in Pennsylvania Wednesday afternoon, part of her final swing through the battleground states ahead of Election Day. Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz have spent a significant amount of time in Pennsylvania, as many experts believe it is perhaps the most critical state for […]

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There is a report of a crash involving five vehicles on the Interstate 81/Casey Highway split Wednesday afternoon. Lackawanna County Communication Center stated the crash happened in the northbound lanes around 3:40 p.m. and there are injuries reported. Officials say they don’t know the extent of the injuries as first responders […]

EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating a series of laptops stolen from an Edwardsville store. According to the Edwardsville Police Department, the man pictured is a suspect who allegedly stole laptops from Name Brand Liquidations in the Gateway Shopping Center on Tuesday and Wednesday. Police say each computer is valued at $900, however, […]

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News is learning more on Wednesday about an ongoing voter fraud investigation in Monroe County. That investigation centers on about 30 voter registration and mail-in ballot applications that were red-flagged as fraudulent. Monroe County election officials tell 28/22 News they noticed a pattern of fraudulent information. In one case, the […]

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News is learning more on Wednesday about an ongoing voter fraud investigation in Monroe County. That investigation centers on about 30 voter registration and mail-in ballot applications that were red-flagged as fraudulent. Monroe County election officials tell 28/22 News they noticed a pattern of fraudulent information. In one case, the […]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) has ordered Electric City Aquarium to pay over $66,000 to a former employee after they say they were fired in retaliation for reporting harassment. PHRC has ordered Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den, located in Scranton, to pay $66,268.03 to a former employee who officials […]

Arnold Schwarzenegger is crossing party lines and endorsing Vice President Harris, warning that a second Trump presidency would only sow division and lead to "four more years of bulls---."

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania judge on Wednesday sided with Donald Trump’s campaign and agreed to extend an in-person voting option in suburban Philadelphia where long lines on the final day led to complaints voters were being disenfranchised by an unprepared election office. Judge Jeffrey Trauger said in a one-page order that Bucks County voters who […]

WATER MILL, N.Y. (PIX11) — A suspect wanted in the death of a woman at a luxury Hamptons resort shot and killed himself in his home in Pennsylvania, according to police. Thomas Gannon, 56, was found with a gunshot wound to the head at the home on Hidden Broke Drive in Honesdale Wednesday, according to the […]

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s not something parents think to check before heading out to trick-or-treat; Who lives at the house your children are walking up to for candy? According to officials with the Stop Abuse Campaign, when situations exist that draw in children, they also attract predators.  Does this mean we should avoid trick-or-treating? […]