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Crews clean up storm damage in Lake Harmony
LAKE HARMONY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Carbon County, the National Weather Service and County Emergency Management crews were in Lake Harmony to look at the damage the area received during Wednesday night storms. Many residents Thursday were still without power but crews expect power to be restored around 3:00 a.m. Friday morning. Crews were […]
Wilkes University hosts 4th annual LitFest after being delayed due to heat
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A delayed Juneteenth celebration kicked off at Wilkes University Thursday night. Juneteenth is observed nationwide as a federal holiday on June 19, but the original event was postponed because of extreme heat. Wilkes University hosted its fourth annual LitFest, sponsored by the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing. The […]
Revamped Ritz to host grand opening in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A popular historic building in Scranton has a new look. The revamped Ritz will be holding its grand opening this weekend. The Ritz has been a staple here in Scranton for more than 100 years and not only has a new look, but a lot to look forward to. More […]
Wilkes-Barre’s Teddy Richards Wins 2nd Stanley Cup with Florida Panthers
Wilkes-Barre native Teddy Richards won his second Stanley Cup this week as the head equipment manager of the Florida Panthers. He also won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2016. He worked with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins from 2002-2013.
Schuylkill County’s Sammy Julian Heading to his Third Olympics
Sammy Julian is returning to the Olympics for a third time as a wrestling official next month for the 2024 Paris Olympics. There are only three wrestling officials from the USA, out of the total 50. Julian wrestled at Blue Mountain and spent 11 years as an assistant coach at Pottsville High School.
Thousands still without power after severe storms hit PA
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Because of the storms that passed through Pennsylvania, thousands remain without power all across the Commonwealth. As of 7:20 p.m., PPL is reporting that over 8,000 people in our viewing area are without power with most of the outages coming from Columbia, Lehigh, and Schuylkill County. PPL crews have been working […]
Officials assess damage after downburst in Berwick
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We now know that a downburst is what caused so much damage in parts of Columbia County. Downbursts are powerful winds that descend from a thunderstorm and spread out quickly once they hit the ground. The Berwick area really taking the brunt of the storm and on Thursday, the community […]
Soaking off the heat at McDade’s Park pool and splash pad
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Another way to cool off for free is finally opened in Lackawanna County. The pool and splash pad at McDade Park is finally open after some repairs. “We’re just excited we can bring her up and it’s so close to home, she’s happy with it,” says Carol Niemiec from Taylor. […]
Berwick Bulldogs help clean up storm damage
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some Berwick residents got some extra help cleaning up thanks to the generosity of the Berwick Area High School football team. The Berwick Bulldogs banded together to help their community in need. “This is kinda what I came home to,” said Shemonies. The storm wreaked havoc on Donna Shemonis’ backyard […]
What matters to you in the upcoming debate?
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump will meet face-to-face for the first time in four years in Thursday night’s presidential debate. Recent polling shows the race is at a virtual dead heat. Some people told 28/22 News they will be watching to see if they “go after each […]
Firemen’s picnic crucial for funding fire department
ELMHURST TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s an annual event that brings the community together – and helps fund a local fire department in Lackawanna County. Sounding the alarm, not for a fire, but for the deep fryers. Wings, halushki, burgers, and more are served up at the annual ‘firemen’s picnic’ on Municipal Lane in […]
Man allegedly sets Lackawanna County Government Center on fire
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 35-year-old man is in custody after police say he started a fire in the Lackawanna County Government Center. According to the Scranton Police Department, on Tuesday the Lackawanna Communication Center called the Scranton Fire and Police Department for a smell of smoke coming from inside the building. Police say […]
PD: Man wanted for threatening to stab someone 60 times
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man is wanted in Luzerne County for allegedly threatening to stab someone 60 times. The Hazleton City Police Department says they are looking for Miguel De La Cruz-Sanchez who is wanted for a burglary on June 6. During the burglary, police said De La Cruz-Sanchez threatened to […]
Search for missing teen in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a missing teen in Wilkes-Barre. The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is asking for public help in locating 16-year-old Heiry Diaz. Police say Diaz was last seen on June 24 around 7:00 p.m. wearing pink pajamas. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to please call […]
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