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Special Weather Statement issued Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 15:15 EDT by NWS State College PA
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Wet weather causes a late start to landscaping season
PLAINS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Getting your garden ready for summer? Heavy rainfall and wet weather have taken a toll on those trying to get their lawns up to par for the season. Local landscaping companies say damp conditions have put them behind schedule. They say it makes things like laying topsoil and mulch challenging. Crews respond to brush fire in Taylor "And now...
Special election brings independents, others to polls in 139th district
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Voters in part of the Poconos are picking a new state representative Tuesday. A special election is underway in the 139th district that covers most of southern Wayne and part of Pike counties. Voters are filling the vacant seat of Republican Joe Adams who resigned in the middle of his two-year term, Republican Jeff Olsommer faces Democrat Robin Schooley...
8th Congressional District race kicks off
MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — All U.S. House Districts, including the 8th Congressional District of Pennsylvania, are holding elections for this year's primary. There's only one candidate from each party to vote for in the 8th District of Pennsylvania Democratic Congressman Matt Cartwright and Republican candidate Robert Bresnahan. Both candidates cast their votes in person in...
DEP awards $2.9M for PA State Clean Diesel Grant Program
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced Tuesday it is awarding $2.9 million to seven applicants for the PA State Clean Diesel Grant Program, an organization providing financial incentives and support for owners and operators of vehicle fleets to reduce air pollution. According to officials, this grant program targets diesel-...
Dunmore man sentenced for deadly 2021 crash
TEXAS TOWNSHIP, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Lackawanna County man has been sentenced after causing a crash that killed one person in July of 2021. Back in March, James Gerrity, 62, from Dunmore, was convicted for crossing over a median and hitting Mary and Lou Radell on State Route 6. Officials said Mr. and Mrs. Radell suffered serious injuries from the accident, however, Mr. Radell...
Justice Department monitors polls in PA for compliance with federal voting laws
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) will monitor election polls in certain Pennsylvania counties to ensure federal voting laws are followed on Tuesday. The DOJ announced Tuesday, April 23, that it will be monitoring election polls in Berks, Luzerne, and Philadelphia Counties, to verify federal voting rights laws are complied with. The Justice Department sent the...
Penn College students help out at the Kentucky Derby
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania College of Technology announced they will provide gourmet dining to the VIP spectators at the Kentucky Derby. According to Penn College of Technology, 26 of their student were selected for Derby Week after an interview given by staff from Levy Restaurants. Officials say the baking and culinary art majors students will work in the...
Griffin Pond Shelter calls for adoption help
SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Griffin Pond Animal Shelter is calling for help, they need adoptions. Griffin Pond Animal Shelter said they have been receiving numerous amounts of calls from people who want to surrender their pets. The shelter states just last week they have had dogs from hotel rooms, incarcerations, moving, deceased former adopters, and...
NEPA awarded $42.5M to improve high-speed internet access
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania has been granted over $40 million on Thursday to increase residents' access to faster internet. The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) announced Thursday that according to Senators Lisa Baker (R-20), Rosemary Brown (R-20), and Marty Flynn (D-22), Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) is being granted $42.5 million to increase access to...
Luzerne County showing low voter turnout
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Voter turnout in Luzerne County is low, around 20% as of mid-afternoon on Tuesday. County Election officials tell 28/22 News there have been no major issues reported at polling places. The polls are open: Primary election underway in Pennsylvania State and local races are on the ballot, as is a referendum question regarding the possible formation...
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Wilkes-Barre CTC student arrested, allegedly found with gun
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HAMILTON TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report a man was found dead inside a Monroe County home...
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A former Kingston Borough manager was charged Wednesday in Cumberland County...
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BRIAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Police arrested a man they say set fire to the former Briar...
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EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania primary is just a few days away. 28/22 News is also looking into...
Rust-colored water flowing into creek in Edwardsville
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Downstream from Toby Creek, rust-colored water is flowing in a creek...
New installations made to Toby Creek in Luzerne County
LUZERNE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Improvements were made to Toby Creek after mine subsidence issues started...
The 'Greatest Show on Earth' comes back to Luzerne County
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Helping kids fight cancer in Dallas with fundraiser
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local university spent the day putting on an annual fundraiser to help...