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I-84 reopens, I-380 restrictions lifted through several counties
28/22 NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Interstate 84 and Interstate 380 North have reopened with restrictions in several counties that have been put in place for others due to Friday's storm. According to PennDOT, I-84 was closed starting at the 380 splits in Lackawanna County, to Exit 34 (Lords Valley/Dingmans Ferry) in Pike County. Traffic backed up on Interstate 81 leading to Interstate 84 and 380...
Winter storm causes power outages across northeastern Pennsylvania
(WBRE/WYOU) — The heavy snow has officially exited Northeastern Pennsylvania, leaving fallen trees and powerlines causing power outages for tens of thousands of customers throughout the region. COURTESY: PPL Utilities As of about 7:30 p.m. Sunday, the PPL Outage Map was reporting approximately 8,500 customers were without power. The bulk of outages are in Luzerne, Wayne, and Pike...
Shikellamy Law Enforcement Club and PennDOT team up for Operation Safe Holiday
SUNBURY — Shikellamy High School Law Enforcement Club students met with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials and Valley representatives to launch “Operation Safe Holiday” on Thursday.
Faculty union wants Hanna out
Commonwealth University president says he’s staying
and PETER KENDRON Press Enterprise Writers HARRISBURG -- The union that represents faculty at Bloomsburg and the other...
Businesses asked to install key boxes for emergency
DANVILLE -- The borough is asking business owners to keep a master key in a small, wall-mounted safe, made by Knox Box...
Cancer survivor amplifies voice
Husband, father shares health lessons on podcast, through nonprofit
DANVILLE -- John Yoder calls his year-long battle with cancer "such a good experience." The 54-year-old Danville...
Business owner accused of theft in bedroom-set sale
BLOOMSBURG -- The owner of Wholesale Liquidations, 1629 Columbia Blvd., is facing charges for allegedly selling a $1,...
Vehicular manslaughter charges sent to court
MILLVILLE -- A Carbon County man involved in a collision that killed a motorcyclist along Route 118 in Jackson Township...
Bear Creek Township sees steady snowfall
BEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One spot of higher elevation in Luzerne County that continued to see snowfall on Thursday is the Bear Creek area. They've seen a steady snowfall all afternoon and evening. It was very quiet out in Bear Creek Township as the snow continued to steadily come down. The snow is starting to accumulate more and more on Route 115 and stick to...
VIDEO: Snow comes down in Archbald
ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The snow is impacting much of northeastern Pennsylvania Thursday night. 28/22 News got some video from Lackawanna County of the snow coming down in Archbald. How much snow will Pennsylvania see Friday? Some nice big snowflakes are coming down heavy and sticking on the roads. This is the first snowfall of the season.
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Shooting suspects send charges to court
BLOOMSBURG -- All four suspects charged in an Oct. 4 shooting during an apparent robbery near the Bloom beach off...
Southern talking substitutes
FRANKLIN TWP. -- On a recent Friday, 16 of Southern Columbia Area's 97 teachers called off, prompting a school...
Cops: Unlicensed driver left crash that hurt motorcyclists
SUV’s plate visible in photos taken by victims, arrest papers state
FORKS -- A Philadelphia man driving with a suspended license is accused of leaving the scene after causing an...
Snow likely to mitigate drought
Weather expert says cold front could bring area about an inch of moisture
As a strong cold front approached Wednesday, weather experts said the snow and rain expected today could improve...
Mystery plane from a school
Experts say aircraft likely backfired during low flight path
MAINVILLE -- The low-flying plane that prompted rescuers to scour Main Township looking for a crash site Monday...
Danville assistant super is leaving
DANVILLE -- Jason Moser is leaving the Danville Area School District to return to his high school alma mater. The...
Mall property set to host Taco Bell, Arby’s
BUCKHORN -- It appears another Taco Bell -- and Arby's -- will open in the area. Hemlock Township supervisors gave...
Riverside aims to settle budget
Council hopes for grants, state funding amid Merck Cherokee demolitions
RIVERSIDE -- The borough council passed a preliminary 2025 budget last week under a cloud of uncertainty regarding...
Hemlock Township expects no property tax increase
BUCKHORN -- A tax increase is not expected for property owners in Hemlock Township next year. The preliminary...
Prof union calls for Hanna to step down — or be fired
HARRISBURG — The union that represents the faculty at Bloomsburg and the other campuses of Commonwealth University...