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DOJ: Seven arrested for fentanyl robbery gang resulting in four deaths
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report seven people have been charged as part of a “fentanyl robbery gang” that resulted in four deaths. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, a group of people that law enforcement dubbed the “Fentanyl Robbery Gang (F.R.G)” used dating websites to connect with people interested in hiring prostitutes. […]
Provisional ballots counted in 117th District House Race
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We have a long-awaited winner in a state house race in Luzerne County. Friday morning the election board counted 12 provisional ballots that were in legal limbo since the April primary. The results of that count put Mike Cabell at five and Jamie Walsh at seven, making Jamie Walsh the Republican […]
Explosion caused Wyoming Valley Mall to close, multiple injured
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An explosion at a new restaurant at the Wyoming Valley Mall caused it to close and left multiple people injured. According to the Wilkes-Barre Township Fire Department, crews responded to the Wyoming Valley Mall on Thursday around 11:47 a.m. for an activated fire alarm. Crews said a second call came […]
Nearly all AT&T customer data downloaded to 3rd-party platform after security breach
The data of nearly all customers of the telecommunications giant AT&T was downloaded to a third-party platform in a 2022 security breach, the company said Friday, as cyberattacks against businesses, schools and health systems continue to spread globally.
Most say unwillingness to accept election outcomes a major problem: Survey
The survey comes just days ahead of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where former President Trump will be officially nominated to lead the GOP presidential ticket, after securing the necessary number of delegates in the primary contests.
Swoyersville festival kicks off with games, food, and fun
SWOYERSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Festival season is in full swing and a local Luzerne County church kicked off its biggest fundraiser. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Festival in Swoyersville kicked off on Thursday. Visitors can enjoy games, live entertainment, and plenty of delicious homemade food. The festival will run from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 […]
Enjoying the blues in three-day music festival
NESCOPECK, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The blues were heard all across Luzerne County thanks to the kick-off of a three-day music festival. At the Briggs Farm in Nescopeck, the 27th Annual Briggs Farm Blues Festival kicked off Thursday night with the Briggs Farm Blues Pre-Party. The three-day event draws in thousands to a local farm […]
North Schuylkill School District to offer free breakfast, lunches
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The North Schuylkill School District will offer free breakfast and lunch to each student during the school year. In a release sent by the school, officials say that doing this will help the students achieve their academic goals and ensure that no child goes hungry. They say starting this year the […]
Keystone College to host CSU Transfer Day
LA PLUME, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Keystone College will host a Transfer Day for Clarks Summit University to help students deal with the closing of the university. In a release, college officials say they will do everything they can to help students easily transition from one campus to another. Clark Summit students have the opportunity […]
Public Utility Commission cuts water rate increase in half
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) cuts a requested water rate increase in half. Pennsylvania American Water was fighting for a much larger increase. The commissioners also called for the PUC to investigate Pennsylvania American Water’s operations in its northeast Pennsylvania service area. The rate hike request was met with pushback […]
Fire emergency closes Wyoming Valley Mall
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scary moments for shoppers inside the Wyoming Valley Mall in Luzerne County. A fire emergency caused an evacuation, leaving two people injured and businesses closed for the remainder of the day. The mall closed around 12:00 p.m. Thursday evacuating everyone inside. A woman 28/22 News spoke with who was […]
Explosion destroys Wayne County home
LAKE TOWNSHIP, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A home is destroyed after a fire and explosion out of Wayne County. Details are limited at this time, but 28/22 News can confirm crews were called to the scene for a reported structure fire with an explosion just before 9:00 p.m. Thursday on Rosengrant Road in Lake Township. […]
Outreach Center unveils new program, center in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Outreach Center for Community Resources in Scranton unveiled a new program and center on Thursday. The young adult center offers a safe space for people aged 14 to 23 to unwind and develop life skills. It features a full kitchen, gym, wellness area, meditation room, and computer center. Organizers […]
Learning about drone sports in Susquehanna County
MONTROSE, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It may be summer, but in Susquehanna County, the community had the opportunity to learn something new. 28/22 News reporter Iyee Jagne takes us to Montrose High School to explain. Drone sports are just one of the many ways students can get involved in STEM. Janice Gavern, an Air Force […]
Four things to know ahead of Pocono Raceway weekend
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With six races left in the NASCAR regular season many drivers are still looking to claim one of the last four spots in the NASCAR playoffs. Here are four things you need to know heading into Pocono Raceway this weekend. This will also be the last race at the […]
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