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Threats close Nesquehoning Borough Authority early
NESQUEHONING, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Nesquehoning Borough Authority closed early Wednesday due to a threat made by an angry customer. Officials say 29-year-old Steven Figueroa was taken into police custody after the borough’s management company received a call from Figueroa saying he was going to shoot up the office. As a result of the […]
Tree falls on car in Wilkes-Barre after storm
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Luzerne County, a tree fell on a car that was parked on West Northampton Street in Wilkes-Barre. Officials say the call came in around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday for a tree down after strong winds whipped through the area. No one was hurt but the roadway was blocked off for […]
Berwick heavily impacted after thunderstorm
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The storm that came through our viewing area brought damage throughout northeastern Pennsylvania, hitting areas in Columbia County extra hard. Driving through Berwick, you can barely go a mile without seeing the damage that was done Wednesday evening. A store in Berwick took the brunt of the storm, collapsing from […]
Roads closed in multiple counties in PA
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says multiple roads across the Keystone State were impacted after thunderstorms. Drivers were advised by PennDOT many roads were closed or had a lane restriction in place because of downed utilities or trees. Columbia County Lycoming County You can stay up to date on speed limit […]
One injured in Hazle Township crash
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say one person was injured after a crash in Hazle Township Wednesday. Hazle Township Fire and Rescue Company 141 told 28/22 News they were called at around 6:30 p.m. to the 1300 block of Church Street for a reported single-car crash with entrapment. Authorities say one person was […]
DGS explains status of shuttered White Haven Center
FOSTER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Department of General Services has responded to a request for comment from 28/22 News on the future of the White Haven Center in Luzerne County. According to a written response issued to 28/22 News, property sale preparation work is underway at the center in Foster Township. 28/22 News […]
Thousands without power across Pennsylvania amid thunderstorms
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Tens of thousands across Pennsylvania have lost power as thunderstorms pass through the Keystone State, according to officials. At the height of the outages, PPL says over 48,000 customers were reported to have lost power in our viewing area. As of 10:30 p.m., that number has come down to only less […]
NWS issues severe thunderstorm watch, warning for parts of NEPA
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe thunderstorm watch and warning for multiple areas in NEPA On Wednesday at 6:25 p.m., the NWS announced a severe thunderstorm watch will be in effect for Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wyoming, and Wayne Counties until 9:00 p.m. At the same time, a […]
‘Hunger Free Summer’ continues benefiting NEPA kids
SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Wednesday, 28/22 News continued its Hunger Free Summer campaign with CEO Weinburg in its second week. 28/22 News Reporter Julie Dunphy was in South Abington Township helping to gather donations to help benefit children across Northeastern Pennsylvania. During the event, Dunphy spoke with CEO Weinburg Director of […]
PennDOT’s operation Yellow Jacket
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A program aimed at saving lives in work zones along Pennsylvania’s highways is making a difference. PennDOT is working with state troopers to save the lives of construction workers across Pennsylvania’s highways. “Operation Yellow Jacket aims to improve safety in our work zones by placing a trooper in a penn […]
Man charged with drug delivery resulting in death
MAHANOY CITY, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police arrested a man on charges of drug delivery resulting in death. According to Mahanoy City Police, 32-year-old Brendon Brown was arrested Wednesday on charges of drug delivery resulting in death along with other related offenses. Police say Brown was arrested for an incident on March 30 however they […]
Arrest made after man allegedly poses as officer, steals cars
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is arrested after an investigation into a car theft from an auto dealership in the City of Scranton. According to the Scranton Police Department, the detective bureau announced an arrest has been made after an investigation for multiple cars stolen out of auto dealerships. On June 18 surveillance […]
Search warrant released in ‘House of Horrors’ investigation
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There are new and disturbing details in an investigation about a Wilkes-Barre home that police describe as a “House of Horrors.” The body of a woman was found buried in the basement in February. A month later, the body of the longtime owner of the home was found in a […]
Man allegedly steals over $1,000 worth of diesel gas
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been charged after police say he stole over $1,000 worth of diesel gas. According to Pennsylvania State Police Troop N Hazleton, in April of 2023, troopers identified a suspect for diesel gas theft as 44-year-old Yuneil Hernandez-Carrera from Flordia. Troopers say Hernandez-Carrera used a device containing a magnetic […]
Search for alleged lawn mower theft suspect at Home Depot
STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they need help identifying a suspect after he allegedly stole two lawnmowers from Home Depot. According to the Stroud Area Regional Police Department, on June 24 around 4:54 p.m., officers were dispatched to Home Depot on Pocono Commons Drive for a reported retail theft. Police say the […]
Police: Intoxicated woman resists arrest
WEATHERLY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman was charged after police say she was found intoxicated and fought officers multiple times while being arrested. On Tuesday around 3:30 p.m. Weatherly Police were called for reports of a woman who appeared to be under the influence, walking around the town. The woman was screaming that she […]
John Fetterman travels to Israel, meets with Benjamin Netanyahu
JERUSALEM (WHTM) – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman traveled to Israel and met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid Israel’s war with Hamas. Fetterman has been a staunch supporter of Israel throughout the war despite many Democrats criticizing the Israeli government’s treatment of civilians in Gaza. “We’ve been through dark times in these months of […]
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