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Two NEPA women honored during Women’s Veteran’s Day
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — On Thursday, Pennsylvania female military veterans were honored in Harrisburg. Governor Shapiro said there are 70,000 in Pennsylvania and their stories are not told often enough. Pennsylvania is one of about 25 states that recognizes June 12 as Women’s Veterans Day. Among those honored from Northeast PA are Celeste Brucklacher, U.S. […]
Raising awareness for elder abuse in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Putting a spotlight on elder abuse in the Commonwealth that was the focus of an event in Lackawanna County. Creating a safe and welcoming environment for seniors in our community to call home is one of the reasons that state representatives and other local officials came together on the eve […]
First mobile drug treatment rolls into Schuylkill County
POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania’s first mobile licensed narcotic treatment program rolled into Pottsville, Schuylkill County. Gaudenzia, one of the largest nonprofit providers for people struggling with substance use, and the state department of drug and alcohol programs, unveiled a brand new mobile licensed narcotic treatment program. The initiative is the first of its […]
‘The Olympic Curse is over’: ATX Rower to compete in Paris, relatives have tried to qualify for decades
Knifton has been rowing competitively, training in Austin for the last 38 years. He tried to qualify for the Olympics in rowing back in 1992. And his father, a National Team Race Walker, also had Olympic dreams. But his daughter Kate, is the first to make those dreams a reality.
Founder’s Day of Caring with 28/22 News
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Meet Linda Ravert. Born and raised in Edwardsville Luzerne County, Linda spent her life caring for others in hospice and home health. Now retired, she has a new passion. “I have three grandsons, which is great, and one princess, a great-granddaughter, and I just became a great-great-grandmother.” Additionally, Linda has […]
Efforts underway to combat AI-generated child pornography
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An effort is underway in Harrisburg to take on a growing problem across the nation and our region: AI-generated child pornography. Area prosecutors say “Deep fake images” pose a challenge for investigators since the images are not those of real people. It’s all about the law keeping up with technology […]
Indiana daycare worker arrested for sex misconduct with a minor
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A Terre Haute woman is behind bars after police said she had a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl in the summer of 2020. According to a probable cause affidavit filed in Vigo County Court, the investigation into the actions of Sadie R. Barnes, 27, began after a victim came […]
DUI checkpoints set in Pennsylvania
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — State police announced DUI checkpoints will be placed across various roadways in Pennsylvania. According to Pennsylvania State Police, sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols aim to deter drinking and driving. Police say they are operating with a “zero-tolerance enforcement policy.” Police say checkpoints and roving patrols will be placed on roadways from June 14 […]
PD: Woman arrested on warrant while bailing out fiancé
WEATHERLY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman was arrested on a warrant while attempting to bail out her fiance who was arrested on drug charges, police stated. On Thursday officers with the Weatherly Police Department received an anonymous tip about a man wanted on various charges from December 2023. Police said they were able to […]
Couple charged with starving, dehydrating animals
CLARKS SUMMIT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A couple has been arrested after police say they found multiple starving, dehydrated animals and one dead dog, abandoned in a “deplorable” home. On June 6 a neighbor called Lackawanna County Humane Society to report a dog and cat inside an abandoned home in the 600 block of Meadow […]
28/22 News celebrates Founder’s Day 2024
JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News’ parent company, Nexstar Media Group, is celebrating 28 years of broadcasting. To mark the anniversary, our station is donating our time to give back to the region. Transporting millions of pounds of food out to communities in Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wyoming, and Susquehanna counties. It’s all in a […]
2024 Rattlesnake Round-up underway
NOXEN, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s been a staple in Wyoming County for more than 50 years. Raising money for a local volunteer fire company, but with a slithering twist. Getting up close and personal with a rattlesnake. Not many people can say they’ve done it but here at the Noxen Volunteer Fire Department. It’s […]
Ulster man sentenced up to five years for January police standoff
ROME TWP, Pa. (WETM) — A Bradford County man was sentenced in June on charges related to a police standoff in January in Rome Township. According to the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office, 26-year-old Sebastian Lee Shults was sentenced to a minimum of 18 months to a maximum of five years in a Pennsylvania State […]
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