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Coroner called to scene after pedestrian struck by car
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say a coroner was called to the scene after a vehicle hit a pedestrian in Lackawanna County. According to the Lackawanna County Communication Center around 10:46 a.m. crews were dispatched to a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian at the intersection of Grassy Island Ave and Hill Street in […]
Crosscutters Beat Spikes, 10-2; Improve to League Best 15-7
The Williamsport Crosscutters scored four runs in the 7th inning to beat the State College Spikes, 10-2 on Wednesday. McGwire Holbrook went 3-5 with 5 RBI’s and was one of four Crosscutters to have multiple hits tonight.
Bradford County crash sends one to hospital
WARREN TOWNSHIP, BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News has more information Wednesday about a motorcycle crash in Bradford County that sent one person to the hospital. Officials say crews were called to Leraysville Road, in Warren Township just before 2:00 p.m. on June 28. Officials say 65-year-old Robert Bromley entered the wrong lane while riding […]
Man turns himself in after murder-for-hire charges filed
PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has turned himself in to police after charges were filed against him after police believe he plotted a murder-for-hire scheme in Luzerne County. According to the Plymouth Borough Police, in January officers began investigating a possible murder-for-hire scheme by 29-year-old Dashawn Nelson of Kingston. Police say Nelson got […]
Lackawanna County Commissioners upgrades cash management
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County Commissioners taking a major step to upgrade the county government’s cash management to increase the county’s income after years of trying to get the county out of debt. County commissioners hired financial firm Three Plus One out of New York to begin its Cashvest program in hopes of cutting […]
What to know about Wilkes-Barre firework ordinance
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A reminder for those in Wilkes-Barre, an ordinance passed last year makes it illegal to set off fireworks within 150 feet of an occupied structure. Most fireworks you can buy in stores will be illegal to set off in the Diamond City. This comes after many noise complaints, fires, injuries, […]
Fourth of July celebrations kicks off with a bang in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Independence Day celebrations are already off with a bang. Thousands came to the Electric City’s Annual Scrantastic Spectacular. Wednesday marked the 12th Annual Scrantastic Spectacular out here on the square and the show did not disappoint. The fireworks display is considered one of the best here in NEPA and one […]
Police investigate robbery in Hanover Township
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A heavy police presence occurred at an apartment complex in Luzerne County. Officials say they were called to the area of Marion Terrance Apartments in Hanover Township on Wednesday evening for an unknown incident. According to the Hanover Township Police Department on July 3 around 6:21 p.m., police were investigating a robbery […]
Police investigate robbery in Hanover Township
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A heavy police presence occurred at an apartment complex in Luzerne County. Officials say they were called to the area of Marion Terrance Apartments in Hanover Township on Wednesday evening for an unknown incident. According to the Hanover Township Police Department on July 3 around 6:21 p.m., police were investigating a robbery […]
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