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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 […]
Temporary detour in place for I-81 in Lackawanna County
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There will be a temporary detour in Dickson City on Thursday at 8 p.m. The detour will take place from Main Avenue to Interstate 81 southbound ramp in Dickson City starting at 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday morning. Detour from Main Avenue to Interstate 81 southbound: When encountering a work […]
New buildings and growth pose challenges for local farmers
Not just producing food here, but we export a lot of food around Colorado, around our nation, and frankly globally," said VanWinkle. The Agriwest Council will harness that momentum to help farmers and ranchers navigate growing opportunities in tourism, technology, and distribution.
Storms pass through Luzerne County’s back mountain
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Wednesday, the storms are passing through Luzerne County’s back mountain. That’s just one of the counties in the area under tornado and flash flood watches. Not many people were out on the roads as the weather picked up Wednesday night. There’s been thunder, lightning, and heavy rainfall, even still […]
Power outages impact NEPA after storms
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Because of the storms that passed through Pennsylvania, over 1,100 people are without power Wednesday across the commonwealth. The biggest outages include Lycoming, Columbia, and Northumberland Counties. PPL crews hope to have the power restored sometime around 6:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Fire destroys Wayne County cabin
WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fire erupted at Camp Lohikan in Wayne County, destroying a cabin. According to the fire chief for Northern Wayne Fire Company, a fire in a water heater connected to a cabin that houses multiple kids caught fire around 12:00 a.m. The chief says the staff thought they put it out, […]
Bus drivers come together for Martz Bus ‘Road-eo’ in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Great American Getaway 400 is days away, but another race took place Wednesday in Luzerne County. Bus drivers from across the country came together at Mohegan Sun Arena for Martz’s Second Annual Road-eo. Drivers could win cash prizes along with trophies. The Road-eo helps bus drivers learn more […]
County Director of Arts and Culture speaks on Scranton mural
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Work is underway on the Scranton Gateway Mural which means some changes in traffic patterns. The Lackawanna County Director of Arts and Culture says work will shift from the wall nearest the Radisson at Lackawanna Station along the lanes that carry traffic out of the downtown. Work is now being […]
Mural in the works in Wilkes-Barre Township
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new mural is in the works in Luzerne County. The mural is going up at Watson and East Northampton streets, on the side of the Elkay Weaving Textile Mill in Wilkes-Barre Township. Artist Lisa Murphy was asked to complete the project. Wilkes-Barre Township’s Mayor says the project marks […]
Memorial celebration planned after Clinton County plane crash
WOODWARD TOWNSHIP, CLINTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A memorial celebration is planned after a Williamsport teen pilot was killed in a Fourth of July plane crash. 17-year-old Maisie Bitler of Williamsport died when the plane she was flying went down in a wooded area near Lock Haven. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the deadly crash. […]
28/22 News in West Hazleton to fight hunger
WEST HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s week four of the 28/22 News Hunger Free Summer Campaign! Heading into Wednesday, we managed to collect more than 8,000 pounds of donated food for families in need. 28/22 News I-Team Reporter Andy Mehalshick and PA live! host Rachel Malak were in West Hazleton helping collect food to […]
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