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U.S. Coast Guard warns of ‘multiple’ shark attacks, sightings at South Padre Island
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The U.S. Coast Guard is advising beachgoers at South Padre Island to not go into the water after multiple shark attacks and sightings were reported. South Padre Island officials confirmed one person was transported to a hospital following a severe shark attack. The first reported shark attack happened at […]
Lighting up the night sky in Wilkes-Barre for Independence Day
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Happy Fourth of July! A decades-old tradition that proved again to be a popular Fourth of July celebration. Thousands turned out Thursday to cap off the city-sponsored festivities. The grand finale of a classic firework display at Kirby Park has just wrapped up celebrations. The traditional event that ran straight […]
PA man sentenced for role in large-scale cocaine trafficking conspiracy
(WJET/WFXP) – A Pittsburgh man was sentenced in federal court on the conviction of conspiracy to distribute a large-scale amount of cocaine. United States District Judge William S. Stickman IV imposed a 15-year prison sentence on 53-year-old Kevin Rucker. According to court documents, Rucker supplied at least 35 kilograms of cocaine to other drug traffickers in […]
Giving back with family fun in Hazleton
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Hazleton, it was a day for family fun while giving back. The Paul and Lisa DeAngelo Family Foundation hosted its fourth Independence Charity Day at City View Park. “In the last three years, we have been able to help over 30 different organizations, and we are supporting those organizations […]
One injured after Wapwallopen crash
WAPWALLOPEN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say one person was injured after a crash in Wapwallopen Thursday evening. Authorities tell 28/22 News PSP Shickshinny were called at around 5:00 p.m. to the 500 block of Lily Lake Road in Wapwallopen for a reported car crash. There is no word on the injured person’s condition at this […]
Lake Township crash sends one to hospital
LAKE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say a crash in Lake Township sent one to the hospital Thursday afternoon. Authorities tell 28/22 News at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday Pennsylvania State Police Wilkes-Barre were called to School House Road in Lake Township for a single-car crash. According to officials, one person was taken to a […]
Remembering the Battle of Wyoming 246 years later
WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBREW/WYOU) — Wyoming Monument National Historic Site is remembering the 246th Anniversary of the Battle and Massacre of Wyoming on Thursday. The Wyoming Commemorative Association sponsored the event. They had a concert performed by the Wyoming Valley Band along with a ceremony. John Yudichak served as the principal speaker, he has previously […]
Stretching on the roof in Scranton fundraiser
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The 11th Annual Yoga on the Roof fundraiser welcomed yogis of all levels Thursday morning in Downtown Scranton. A string trio from the northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, the event’s beneficiary, provided the soundtrack for this yoga’s hour-long practice on top of the Electric City Garage. It’s an Independence Day tradition that […]
Columbia County couple safe after Hurricane Beryl moved away from Jamaica
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News now knows a couple from Columbia County is safe in Jamaica after Hurricane Beryl headed toward the island. Sara and Hayes Clark touched down in Jamaica last Saturday expecting to spend a week in paradise but things quickly took a turn. They were forced to hunker down as Hurricane […]
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for parts of NEPA
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The National Weather Service (NWS) announced on Independence Day a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of northeastern Pennsylvania. On Thursday before 4:30 p.m., the NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wyoming Counties after a storm was spotted by officials near Beaumont Township. The NWS anticipates the following […]
A Mercer County man arrested after 14-year-old’s remains found in lake
Warning: This article contains graphic content that some readers may find disturbing Mercer County, Pa. (WJET/WFXP) — A 14-year-old who went missing in Sharon, PA, on June 22, has been found dead. According to Pennsylvania State Police in Mercer, Hermitage Police Department responded to a call on June 25 in the area of Shengao Lake […]
Celebrating Independence Day the old-fashioned way in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s Independence Day and one classic celebration is well underway in Luzerne County. Wilkes Barre’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration is happening at Kirby Park and the event has a little something for everyone. “Well we’re celebrating the birthday of America, 2024,” said City of Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown. It’s […]
World War II Monument being rebuilt after being damaged
SPRING BROOK TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On this day we celebrate freedom. A Spring Brook Township man is honoring those who fought for our freedom by restoring a World War II Monument that was damaged. After a car crash damaged the monument last fall, Bob Kuniegle has dedicated his time and effort to rebuilding […]
35th annual ‘Mountain Top on the Move’ July 4th parade
MOUNTAIN TOP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Waves of red, white, and blue colors will be seen all across our nation today as Americans celebrate the 4th of July. A massive American flag hangs over Route 309 in Mountain Top. The grand gesture in honor of Independence Day, and also represents the start of the ‘Mountain […]
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