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Governor Shapiro spoke on attempted assassination
EYEWITNESSS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU)— Governor Josh Shapiro (D) spoke Saturday afternoon in Butler County about the attempted assassination on former President Trump. Information has come out about the shooter, Thomas Crooks, who was a 20-year-old registered Republican and previously donated to the Biden campaign in 2021. Officials will also give an update as to how the […]
Reaction from race fans about Trump assassination attempt
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Breaking news of the Trump rally shooting came just moments after the end of day two at Pocono Raceway. Fans making their way out of the track reacted to the gun violence. 28/22 News reporter Gianna Galli has our continuing coverage of Saturday’s breaking news. Fans making their way out […]
Area politicians comment on assassination attempt on Trump
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU)— Some area politicians have released statements on the attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump in Butler County. Mayor Paige Cognetti (D), Governor Shapiro (D), and Congressman Meuser are among those who have released statements regarding the shooting that has left two people dead and the former president injured. Senator John Fetterman […]
Governor speaks on apparent shooting at Trump Rally
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU)— Governor Josh Shapiro (D) has released a statement regarding the incident at the Trump Rally in Butler. The Governor stated that: “Violence targeted at any political party or political leader is absolutely unacceptable. It has no place in Pennsylvania or the United States. I have been briefed on the situation. Pennsylvania State […]
118th Giant’s Despair Hillclimb begins
LAUREL RUN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Engines are also revving this weekend near Wilkes-Barre. Dozens of people gathered this morning to watch day one of the competition for the 118th Giant’s Despair Hillclimb. Drivers from across the country are taking the road known for its sharp turns and steep incline… To see who can get […]
NeighborhoodWorks NEPA home fair held in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Prospective local homeowners and renters are now armed with some valuable information thanks to a first-time event. NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania held a home fair today on Courthouse Square in Scranton. The nonprofit offered a one-stop shop for prospective homebuyers, homeowners, renters, and landlords. The event is considered especially helpful for […]
100 customers impacted by water main break in Luzerne County
WILKES BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— 100 customers are feeling the effects of a water main break Saturday afternoon in Wilkes Barre. According to Pennsylvania American Water, a 12-inch break occurred along Lincoln Plaza around 2:30 p.m. Officials say repairs should be finished by later tonight.
Yuengling’s 2024 Stars and Stripes kicks off
POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An annual event put on by a beer company founded here in northeastern Pennsylvania is in full swing. Yuengling’s 2024 Stars and Stripes Summer Celebration is happening in Pottsville. Thousands of people filled the streets of downtown Pottsville for the celebration that is free to enter and provides plenty of […]
Fire burns through home in Mount Carmel
MOUNT CARMEL, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews were dispatched to a home in Northumberland County Saturday morning. According to the Northumberland County Communications Center, the call came in around 1:47 a.m. for a fire at a home on West 7th Street in Mount Carmel. Officials say, no one was injured or transported. Red Cross has […]
Gearing up for an annual tradition
LAUREL RUN BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you have a need for speed a long-running tradition is revving up in Luzerne County. The 118th Giants Despair Hillclimb is taking place this weekend in Laurel Run. Saturday morning drivers from around the nation will race their cars up the mountain. Friday night the Hillclimb kicked […]
Preparing for the 100th year of Novena
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Final preparations are underway for an annual tradition of local devotion of faith. This year it’s celebrating a milestone anniversary. Saint Ann’s Basilica in Scranton is getting ready for the 100th year of the Novena. The pilgrimage of faith is a time to honor and pray to Saint Ann the […]
Rockin the River returns to Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A summertime favorite returned to Luzerne County Friday night for another year. Rockin’ the River at River Common in Wilkes-Barre has become one of the county’s most popular summer events. The free concert series draws in thousands of people along the Susquehanna River. Friday night a U-2 tribute band “The […]
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