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Heavy police presence in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are on scene after a reported incident in Wilkes-Barre Tuesday evening. Authorities were called to the 100 block of Bowman Street Tuesday for a reported incident. The scene is still active as of 8:00 p.m. Police tape roped off the section of Bowman Street where multiple police units are […]
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Faith Pavalonis
Faith Pavalonis shined in the Junior Olympics for Team USA, scoring 21 points and adding 11 steals to help the Americans beat the Czech Republic in the gold medal game, 66-51. Watch Eyewitness News at 6 every Tuesday for our Athlete of the Week, presented by Geisinger.
Keystone College announces layoffs, curriculum cuts
LA PLUME, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Keystone College in Lackawanna County has announced layoffs and cuts to the school’s curriculum and staff. As part of its ongoing efforts to restructure and cut costs, college officials say they are letting go of 29 faculty and staff members. The school will also cut programs like chemistry, forensic […]
Falling light poles have Ashland residents concerned
ASHLAND, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Light poles continue to fall in a Schuylkill County community, four in the last month. It’s happening in Ashland, and residents want something done about it. Metal light poles are falling. Two fell on Centre Street Monday night during an extremely windy thunderstorm. The poles are rusted, Especially at the […]
Senator Argall taking action for White Haven Center future
FOSTER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A defunct state-owned facility sits empty in Luzerne County, costing taxpayers big bucks for maintenance. The state won’t say exactly how much, but a state senator is introducing legislation to increase transparency. The White Haven Center closed last year. It provided services to people with intellectual and physical challenges. […]
Free summer food program helps fuel kids in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — During the school year, students who often go without are provided free meals. Summertime complicates that system, but a free summer lunch program is helping fill the gap in Lackawanna County. Fueling children with healthy foods is a great way to help boost brain function. There are pop-up lunch sites for […]
Raising funds for mental health awareness in Dorrance Township with golf tournament
DORRANCE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An annual golf tournament was held Tuesday morning to help raise funding for mental health awareness. The sixth Annual 811 Golf Tournament was held at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club. 811 is the number available to call if someone is going to be digging using heavy machinery. By calling […]
Residents voice concerns about violence in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Residents are speaking out after a recent uptick in violence in the City of Wilkes-Barre. Two violent crimes just days apart in the city have people on edge. “It’s a safety concern for everybody. I mean, you can’t walk home without getting stopped, you gotta worry about it. So it […]
Lackawanna County awarded $100K in grants
OLYPHANT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County is awarding $100,000 in grants to support local non-profit organizations and projects. 20 organizations and projects are benefitting from this grant, each one receiving $5,000. An extra hand to help that’s what the community re-invest program is all about. “It’s to acquire and preserve open space resources, acquire […]
McAdoo man dies after swimming accident
McADOO, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say a man has died after a swimming pool accident in Schuylkill County. According to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio, Michael J. Scarlato, 55, of McAdoo, was pronounced dead around 10:00 p.m. Monday night at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. Buglio said Mr. Scarlato died of complications of […]
Man allegedly runs over motorcyclist in Monroe County
SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say a man is in custody after police say he ran over a motorcyclist. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on June 24 around 5:10 p.m., troopers were called to investigate a hit-and-run crash at the intersection of Seven Bridge Road at Hillside Drive in Smithfield Township with a […]
16-year-old allegedly strikes girl in the head with bat
FREELAND, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One person is in custody and a teen is in the hospital after police say she was struck in the head with a baseball bat during a fight. According to the Freeland Police Department, they were dispatched to Freeland Public Park for a report of a female assault victim, reportedly […]
Over a million Geisinger patients in PA may have had info stolen
DANVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ)– More than a million patients of Geisinger Health may have had their information compromised after a fired Nuance employee was found accessing accounts. Geisinger is notifying patients that some personal information may have been accessed by a former third-party employee from Nuance Communications — an outside vendor who provides technology services for […]
Crews respond to smoke in Boscov’s in the Laurel Mall
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Fire crews have responded to the Laurel Mall after smoke was coming from different areas in Boscov’s department store. 28/22 News Andy Mehalshick spoke with Rocco Arruzzo the mall manager who says Tuesday morning Boscov’s reported having lights flickering and the registers were not working. Employees noticed there was […]
Man sent to hospital after being shot in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was sent to the hospital after police say he was shot while sitting in his car in Wilkes-Barre. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, Tuesday just after midnight officers were dispatched to an area emergency room for a report of a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, officers said […]
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