SUNBURY — A Northumberland County conflicts attorney will represent a 33-year-old Shamokin man in an attempted homicide trial after a judge denied a request for recusal Tuesday.
Valley theater programs were recognized for their stellar performances at the Community Theatre League's Ray of Light Awards on Saturday in Williamsport.
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The annual race of the Saints is this Saturday in Lackawanna County. It's a unique celebration that only takes place in Jessup and Gubbio, Italy to honor Saint Ubaldo Baldassini but, why?
Saint Ubaldo is the Patron Saint of the City of Gubbio because of his heroism. During the race of the saints, wearing the color yellow represents Saint Ubaldo Baldassini.
"The Festa Dei Ceri is in honor of the Patron Saint of Gubbio Saint Ubaldo," said Tom Fiorelli Saint Ubaldo participant from Jessup.
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are searching for four suspects after a pickup truck was stolen Saturday night.
According to the Stroud Area Regional Police Department, around 11:00 p.m. a red 2005 Chevrolet 1500 extended cab pickup truck with a "Keystone Auto" front license plate and two "FC Pocono" soccer club magnets on the tailgate was stolen.
Police say the car was taken from behind a business on North 9th Street in Stroudsburg near Main Street by four suspects who were wearing dark clothing, masks, and gloves.
EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's National EMS Week a time to celebrate the hardworking EMTs and paramedics who respond when we need them most.
From urban to rural agencies, EMS services across the country and right here in our area are faced with challenges.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of EMS week, and the theme is "Honoring our past - forging our future"
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — State police announced DUI checkpoints will be placed across various roadways in Pennsylvania for Memorial Day weekend.
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 for Memorial Day weekend from May 24-27 that are experiencing high rates of DUI-related traffic violations and DUI-related crashes.
HARRISBURG — Lawmakers in the Pennsylvania House voted Tuesday to advance separate bills proposing both the creation of a dedicated savings account and a waiver of the commonwealth’s Realty Transfer Tax for first-time homebuyers.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There's new information regarding a local prison at capacity and Luzerne County leaders looking into the ongoing issues of overcrowding and safety issues at the Luzerne County Prison.
28 22 News I-Team Reporter Andy Mehalshick explains why most agree the prison must be replaced, but at what cost to taxpayers?
"So we're always looking at options to try to figure out what to do with the prison," said Luzerne County Council Chairman John Lombardo
There are no easy or inexpensive options.
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A school in our area is adding more books and fresh air to its curriculum all part of a project years in the making.
Planting fresh flowers and watering the garden bed, are not average classroom studies but now it’s day-to-day work for students at Dallas Intermediate in Luzerne County.
The outdoor classroom project was thought of five years ago by teacher Kristy Taylor, teaming up with Deb Pike, the pair brought it to life.
Weekend of art comes to an end in Wilkes-Barre
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they have arrested a second suspect for his alleged involvement in a deadly Scranton shooting.
According to Scranton Police Department, on Monday officers arrested 22-year-old Quamir Robinson from his home in Dunmore.
Police say Robinson is charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and as an accomplice to a homicide in the shooting death of 36-year-old Benjamin Thompson.
Scranton clown charged with prostitution after undercover sting
