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[PA] Penn East Federal Credit Union $200 Checking Bonus
Availability: If you live, work, or worship in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne, or Wyoming counties of Pennsylvania, you can bank with Penn East. Direct deposit required: Yes, $500+ per month for three months. Hard/soft pull: Unknown. ChexSystems: Unknown. Credit card funding: Unknown. Monthly fees: None. Early account termination fee: None. Household...
Flash flood warning for Northeast Pa. until Wednesday evening
On Wednesday at 5:07 p.m. a flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 8:15 p.m. for Lackawanna, Susquehanna and Wyoming counties. "At 5:07 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain has already fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly," explains the weather service. "Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas."
Woman escapes flames in Wyoming County Monday morning.
WYOMING COUNTY, Pa. — Fire destroyed a home in Wyoming County Wednesday morning. Crews were called to Zarychta Road in Northmoreland Township around 6 a.m. Officials say one person was home at the time of the fire. She made it out safely. A State Police Fire Marshal has been...
Kunkle providing ALS service in Tunkhannock
The Wyoming County Healthcare Center, Inc. is pleased to announce that as of July 25, Kunkle Fire and Ambulance, a non-profit organization, will assume Advanced Life Support services for Wyoming County by stationing a full-time ambulance on the property along Route 6 in Tunkhannock.
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Northeast Pa. Monday night
An updated severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 8:56 p.m. in effect until 9 p.m. for Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming counties. Preparing for impending lightning strikes: Expert safety recommendations. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times,...
Joe Peters talks Trump Assassination Investigation
WILKES BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— There are more questions than answers in the investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Trump. 28/22 News spoke with Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters, who is a former federal prosecutor. Peters also worked under presidents Clinton and Bush, and often worked with Secret Service. “What we don’t […]
Tunkhannock celebrates 19th River Day
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Looking for a free event for all ages in the great outdoors? The Dietrich Theater will present the 19th Annual River Day in Tunkhannock. Held in Tunkhannock’s Riverside Park, from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 20, this is a free,...
Update: Anticipate marble-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit Northeast Pa. Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued an updated report at 10:13 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 11 p.m. for Susquehanna, Wyoming, Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are expected. "At 10:13 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a...
Update: Tornado watch issued for Northeast Pa. Wednesday night
An updated tornado watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 10:53 p.m. in effect until 11 p.m. for Lackawanna, Luzerne, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming counties. Tornado watches and warnings: What you need to know. When it comes to tornadoes, understanding the difference between a Tornado watch...
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