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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 […]
Luzerne County Fair awarded funding to rebuild
LEHMAN TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County Fair is using $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding to rebuild after last year’s storm damage. Organizers are hoping to bounce back stronger and better than ever after Mother Nature wreaked havoc on the fair nearly one year ago. The 2023 Luzerne County Fair started […]
Three accused of retail theft at Weis
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three people are accused of retail theft at Weis in Columbia County. The Bloomsburg Police Department is looking to identify three suspects involved in a retail theft at Weis Markets on Tuesday, July 9. Anyone with information is asked to contact Patrolman Nicholas Szkodny at 570-784-4155 Ext. 173.
PSP: Woman leaves dog in dangerously hot car
MONROE TOWNSHIP, SNYDER COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say a woman is in custody after leaving her dog in the car in 90-degree weather. Pennsylvania State Police said on July 8, they arrested 30-year-old Dontay Wiley from Sunbury after she left her dog in her car for over an hour. Troopers say the outdoor temperature was […]
Police look to ID man for alleged bank fraud
CLARKS SUMMIT BOROUGH, CLARKS SUMMIT (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they need help identifying a man after he allegedly went to the bank and withdrew over $6,000 from an account he was not authorized to. According to the Clarks Summit Police Department, on July 1 around 9:04 a.m., the Community Bank on State Street filed a […]
Renewed hope in 51-year-old cold case mystery
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 51-year cold case mystery is once again the focus of a state police investigation. The remains of a woman found back in 1973 will once again be exhumed. Police will return to a Luzerne County Cemetery in the hopes of finding clues that will solve this cold case […]
Luzerne County Transportation Authority opens new headquarters
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County Transportation Authority held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new headquarters. Dozens came out to celebrate the center’s grand opening this morning. After breaking ground on the project more than two years ago, the LCTA’s new headquarters is officially open for use. With the help of state, federal, […]
Man wanted for allegedly abandoning dog
SOUTH ABINGTON TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Griffin Pond Animal Shelter is searching for a man who allegedly abandoned a dog. According to Griffin Pond Shelter, the man pictured entered the shelter with a dog on a chain, acted unreasonably, and screamed at staff about his brother’s dog. The man then left the dog in […]
Danville couple charged with sexual abuse of minor
WASHINGTONVILLE BORO, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Montour County couple was charged on Wednesday with allegedly sexually assaulting a teenage girl multiple times. These encounters allegedly began when the victim was 15 years old. According to a report from Pennsylvania State Police, these incidents happened at Aikey’s home at the 1000 Block of Front Street […]
PSP to hold conference for several death investigations
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report a press conference will be held Friday regarding several death investigations. State police say the presser is to provide information on several recent death investigations within the Luzerne County area. Law enforcement stated the conference will touch on drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and kidnapping. The press conference […]
Wyoming Valley Mall closed due to fire emergency
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — According to the Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department, the Wyoming Valley Mall closed Thursday due to a fire emergency. Details of the emergency are unknown at this time. 28/22 News will update you with the latest as it is released.
NASCAR race weekend drives fans to local businesses
KIDDER TOWNSHIP, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — NASCAR is back in the Poconos at the tricky triangle. Five miles down the road, Harmony Beverage will soon be packed with thirsty customers. Paul Wisnieski says, “We get a lot of loyal customers and they’ve been coming to the race for 30, 40 years and you know, this is […]
PD: Two flee scene after crashing stolen car
WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people have been arrested after police say they fled the scene of a crash involving a stolen car. According to the Wyoming Area Regional Police Department, on July 9 officers were called to the 400 block of Shoemaker Avenue for a crash involving one car into a structure. Officers […]
House Republicans vote to reverse new transgender student protections
House Republicans voted Thursday to overturn a Biden administration rule bolstering federal nondiscrimination protections for transgender students, the latest GOP victory over changes made to Title IX, the civil rights law preventing sex discrimination in schools and education programs that receive government funding. The Education Department in April unveiled a final set of sweeping changes […]
Two arrested after alleged cooking oil theft at Pizza Loven
WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested two men allegedly trying to steal cooking oil from Pizza Loven. On July 6 officers said while patrolling they recognized a truck traveling on Wyoming Avenue that was known to commit oil thefts in the area. Police say they started following the vehicle when it turned […]
Pennsylvania Governor signs state budget
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed the state budget deal late Thursday night saying the deal was a compromise by both sides of the divided legislature. The main bill of the $47.6 billion budget passed the Democrat-controlled House 122-80 and the Republican-controlled Senate 44-5 on Thursday. The plan doesn’t increase sales or […]
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