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PA man indicted for alleged gun sales, smuggling to Canadian buyers
(WJET/WFXP)– A federal grand jury in Erie has indicted a Pennsylvania man on three charges for an alleged scheme to sell and smuggle firearms to multiple buyers in Canada. United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced the indictment Wednesday naming 44-year-old Gary James Murray of Saint Marys, PA as the lone defendant saying he conspired […]
NASCAR Road to Victory Lane recap
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Watch our Road to Victory Lane special from NASCAR weekend at Pocono Raceway. Get a full recap of the Xfinity and Truck series race and hear from the winners of both. It was Martin Truex Jr.’s last time racing to the Tricky Triangle. We spoke to him ahead of […]
Habitat for Humanity ‘ReStore’ opens in Monroe County
MARSHALLS CREEK, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Monroe County Habitat for Humanity has opened a discount home goods and improvement store in Marshalls Creek, but it’s not your average retailer. The Monroe County Habitat for Humanity ReStore is officially open for business. Carrying everything from patio furniture to paint, at a low price, and for […]
Severe thunderstorms spread across Pennsylvania Wednesday
EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — A potentially strong to severe thunderstorms can be expected to spread across our region Wednesday afternoon and evening. Any storm may produce downpours, small hail, and damaging winds. The greatest area for severe weather will be in eastern PA. Conditions will improve by the end of the week. It will be […]
Bear Creek camper dies after drowning
BEAR CREEK TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A camper at Bear Creek has died after being found unresponsive in the lake Monday. According to a release from Bear Creek Camp, a camper went missing during the scheduled time at the lake on Monday afternoon. Staff immediately found the victim in the water unresponsive. CPR was […]
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Cassie Sumfest
With the 2024 Olympics 10 days away, the U.S. Woman’s National Field Hockey team is preparing for Paris. Lewisburg grad Cassie Sumfest is one of three provisional athletes on the team heading to Paris 28-22 Sports caught up with Sumfest before the games begin next week.
Man charged with assaulting Edwardsville officer
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An Edwardsville man was jailed without bail after punching and pushing a police officer down the stairs, according to police. According to the affidavit, Joshua Hall, 42, of Edwardsville, is facing aggravated assault charges after a disturbance was reported in his home on July 15 at 3:08 p.m. The officer […]
Psychiatrist discusses possible motive for presidential shooter
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — There are still so many unanswered questions in the ongoing investigation into the attempted assassination of former president Trump on Saturday. One of the biggest questions is what was the motive of the gunman 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks The FBI says it appears that Crooks acted alone…But they still don’t know […]
Jefferson Twp. man arrested for resisting, counterfeit stickers
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Jefferson Township man was stopped for counterfeit inspection stickers and was arrested for resisting arrest. According to the affidavit, Eric William Smith, 45, of Jefferson Township, was originally pulled over on July 14 on the Scranton Carbondale Highway for what Dickson City police believed were counterfeit inspection and emission […]
Veterans honored at Pocono Raceway with cars
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Those who served their country were honored at Pocono Raceway thanks to a national program. It was a liberating moment for two Pennsylvania veterans. Both were gifted a refurbished car and can now rebuild their lives. A refurbished 2017 Hyundai Tucson was donated to Marine Corps veteran Lucas Somishka […]
Spilt Rock settles lawsuit after allegedly mistreating customers
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a settlement lawsuit against Split Rock Resort in Lake Harmony. The lawsuit was for an alleged mistreatment of customers who purchased timeshares at the resort. Officials say the settlement will require Split Rock Investments, LLC, and SCH USA, LLC to do business as “Bel Air […]
Boozy B’s in Wilkes-Barre set to close at the end of August
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Boozy B’s has announced they will be closing at the end of August. According to Boozy B’s after five years they will be closing in downtown Wilkes-Barre on August 24. Boozy B’s states they will be at their final festival of the year at the Boozy B’s Wizard Weekend on […]
Multiple cars broken into at Pride Mobility in Duryea
DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are searching for a male suspect who entered multiple vehicles in the parking lot, stealing a variety of items. According to the Duryea Police Department on Monday around 1:00 p.m. officials were dispatched to Pride Mobility on York Ave for a theft report from multiple vehicles between […]
Shots fired at car at a red light in Dickson City
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating a shooting that took place in Dickson City Tuesday morning. According to the Dickson City Police Department, a call came in around 12:47 a.m. reporting shots fired at an intersection of Commerce Boulevard and Business Route 6. Police say the victims stated they were followed from […]
Scranton Lions Club postpones annual Dream Game
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Scranton Lions Club has announced it’s postponing its 90th annual Dream Game due to the weather. The game was originally scheduled for July 17 at 7:00 p.m. The game will now be held on July 18 at 7:00 p.m. at Valley View’s John Henzes/Veterans Memorial Stadium. Club President Allan Hetkowski said […]
Menendez convicted on bribery, foreign agent charges
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez (D) was found guilty of bribery, acting as a foreign agent and a slew of other charges in his federal corruption case Tuesday. The embattled Democrat and ex-chair of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee was convicted on all 16 counts he faced, from accepting luxurious bribes in exchange for […]
Honey & Blueberry Festival to kick off Saturday
PLEASANT MOUNT, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A festival in the Poconos aims to promote education and the future of agriculture in the NEPA region this weekend. Blue and ripened to perfection; thousands of wild berries at the Equestrian House in Pleasant Mount are ready to be picked and eaten. Owner Roger Aguinaldo drove 28/22 News around […]
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