May 16, 2024 at 11:14 EDTPA homepage
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two firefighters had to be rescued Thursday from the roof of a burning building. The fire broke out at a district court office in Edwardsville.
Firefighters from around the Wyoming Valley converged on the scene after a "mayday" was sent out by the fire chief.
The Edwardsville Fire Chief tells 28/22 News I-Team Reporter Andy Mehalshick they were treated for dehydration and exhaustion at a hospital and then released. They are both ok.
They both were rescued from the roof of the building.
May 16, 2024 at 10:57 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Thursday, 28/22 News learned a man found shot to death Wednesday in Scranton is now officially a homicide.
Police told 28/22 News that the man is 36-year-old Benjamin Thompson.
The Scranton Police Department was called to the 1800 block of Jackson Street Tuesday for a death investigation that has now been ruled a homicide.
The call came in around 11:45 p.m. Tuesday for a car that crashed into a parked vehicle.
May 16, 2024 at 10:34 EDTDaily Item
WATSONTOWN — It’s not quite a festival, but combining live music with a variety of food trucks on a summer night in a downtown park does add a certain festive vibe to life.
May 16, 2024 at 10:22 EDTPA homepage
MUNCY, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials report an inmate at SCI Muncy has died and now her death is under investigation.
Wendy Nicholas, superintendent of the State Correctional Institution at Muncy, reports that inmate Ashley Hernandez, 25, was found unresponsive in her cell on April 10.
Staff attempted to give life-saving measures until EMS arrived and took Hernandez to UPMC Williamsport. Hernandez later died on May 15 at 4:27 a.m.
Three charged with multiple retail thefts in Monroe County
May 16, 2024 at 09:33 EDTDaily Item
DANVILLE — Come to Rock God Brewing Company, raise a glass and enjoy the electrifying atmosphere as the company celebrates with its 7th Anniversary Party on Saturday from noon to 8 p.m.
May 16, 2024 at 09:33 EDTDaily Item
DANVILLE — Community members will have the opportunity to learn about the Pennsylvania National Guard at an event in Danville this weekend.
May 16, 2024 at 09:33 EDTDaily Item
NORTHUMBERLAND — Celebrate nature’s wonders at the upcoming Herb & Native Plant Faire, set for this Saturday at the historic Joseph Priestley House.
May 16, 2024 at 09:33 EDTDaily Item
LEWISBURG — Connie Pawling-Young, director of the Buffalo Valley Singers, explained to her grandson that the annual pops concert was like her playoff game, saying, “We get to show everyone what we’re working on.”
May 16, 2024 at 09:33 EDTDaily Item
Since Pennsylvania introduced no-excuse mail voting in 2020, thousands of ballots have been rejected over missing dates, signatures, or other mistakes. A successful legal challenge could have a profound effect.
May 16, 2024 at 09:26 EDTPA homepage
MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three women are being charged after police say they were involved in multiple retail thefts across Monroe County costing over $1,300.
According to the Pocono Township Police, the following three women were arrested for allegedly committing retail thefts in Monroe County over the weekend;
Jahkella Holmes-Porch, 23, of Syracuse, NY
Donell Reid, 20, of Liverpool, NY
Tydaya Williams, 21, of Syracuse, NY
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