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Columbia County couple safe after Hurricane Beryl moved away from Jamaica
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News now knows a couple from Columbia County is safe in Jamaica after Hurricane Beryl headed toward the island. Sara and Hayes Clark touched down in Jamaica last Saturday expecting to spend a week in paradise but things quickly took a turn. They were forced to hunker down as Hurricane […]
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for parts of NEPA
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The National Weather Service (NWS) announced on Independence Day a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of northeastern Pennsylvania. On Thursday before 4:30 p.m., the NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wyoming Counties after a storm was spotted by officials near Beaumont Township. The NWS anticipates the following […]
A Mercer County man arrested after 14-year-old’s remains found in lake
Warning: This article contains graphic content that some readers may find disturbing Mercer County, Pa. (WJET/WFXP) — A 14-year-old who went missing in Sharon, PA, on June 22, has been found dead. According to Pennsylvania State Police in Mercer, Hermitage Police Department responded to a call on June 25 in the area of Shengao Lake […]
Celebrating Independence Day the old-fashioned way in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s Independence Day and one classic celebration is well underway in Luzerne County. Wilkes Barre’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration is happening at Kirby Park and the event has a little something for everyone. “Well we’re celebrating the birthday of America, 2024,” said City of Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown. It’s […]
World War II Monument being rebuilt after being damaged
SPRING BROOK TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On this day we celebrate freedom. A Spring Brook Township man is honoring those who fought for our freedom by restoring a World War II Monument that was damaged. After a car crash damaged the monument last fall, Bob Kuniegle has dedicated his time and effort to rebuilding […]
35th annual ‘Mountain Top on the Move’ July 4th parade
MOUNTAIN TOP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Waves of red, white, and blue colors will be seen all across our nation today as Americans celebrate the 4th of July. A massive American flag hangs over Route 309 in Mountain Top. The grand gesture in honor of Independence Day, and also represents the start of the ‘Mountain […]
Colorado man sentenced for stealing millions in cryptocurrency from PA woman
(WJET/WFXP) — A Colorado man initially from Pennsylvania has been sentenced after pleading guilty to stealing millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from a Pennsylvania woman. A Philadelphia-area judge sentenced 47-year-old Adam Davis, originally of Coatesville, PA, to 33 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release and must pay approximately $2.1 million in […]
17-year-old pilot dead after plane crash in Clinton County
WOODWARD TOWNSHIP, CLINTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say one is dead after a single-occupant plane crash in Clinton County. According to Pennsylvania State Police around 10:00 a.m. troopers were notified of a plane crash in the woods on Allegheny Street in Woodward Township. Troopers said the pilot was a 17-year-old female who was pronounced dead […]
Coroner called to scene after pedestrian struck by car
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say a coroner was called to the scene after a vehicle hit a pedestrian in Lackawanna County. According to the Lackawanna County Communication Center around 10:46 a.m. crews were dispatched to a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian at the intersection of Grassy Island Ave and Hill Street in […]
What will the weather be like going into the weekend?
Good Morning! Today will be partly sunny, hot and humid with isolated-scattered rain showers, with storms more likely in the afternoon. The severe weather threat is low at this time, as stronger systems look to develop towards our west. Tonight, will be mostly cloudy with an isolated shower, lows in the upper 60s low 70s. […]
Crosscutters Beat Spikes, 10-2; Improve to League Best 15-7
The Williamsport Crosscutters scored four runs in the 7th inning to beat the State College Spikes, 10-2 on Wednesday. McGwire Holbrook went 3-5 with 5 RBI’s and was one of four Crosscutters to have multiple hits tonight.
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