HARRISBURG — The halfway point arrived for the Pennsylvania General Assembly’s 2025-26 legislative session, one marked by a protracted budget stalemate and an unusually low count of legislation passed into law.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The historic Ritz Theater is back on the market just over two years after its current owner purchased it. The price tag for the building is more than $2,500,000. 28/22's Connor Coar spoke with the owner about the future of this downtown Scranton landmark. "I love that building. I think [...]
POCONO SUMMIT, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — New details are emerging Tuesday in the arrest of a Kalahari Resort employee in the Poconos. The man was caught by a group called Bikers Against Predators. A national group known for tracking online child predators says they helped expose and detain a suspect in the Poconos on Saturday. [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Two high-ranking members of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) have filed a lawsuit against their superiors, citing retaliation for blowing the whistle on a payroll fraud scheme. Captain Patrick Dougherty and Lieutenant Derek Felsman say in the lawsuit that they were removed from their leadership roles and demoted for reporting wrongdoing. According to [...]
SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Throop man has been arrested after police say he made threats to a local high school in Lackawanna County. South Abington Police were notified of a threat of violence made to Abington Heights High School on Monday. They say the school was investigated and secured until 20-year-old [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Arraignments were continued on Tuesday for five suspects involved in the 'House of Horrors' investigation in Wilkes-Barre. Dockets state the five suspects were initially scheduled to appear at the Luzerne County Courthouse for arraignment, but was cancelled. The incident unfolded in February of 2024 with the discovery of the remains [...]
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating the impersonation of a Hanover Township officer. The incident involved an unknown man calling a resident asking for information. "We urge anyone who receives a call from any individual who identifies themselves as a police officer to exercise caution." If you have concerns about an officer [...]
SHENANDOAH, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a 15-year-old reported missing in Schuylkill County. According to the Shenandoah Borough Police Department, 15-year-old Jeremiah James Morales has not been seen or heard from since December 10. Morales, a student at River Rock Academy of Cressona, is described as 6'1'', 180 lbs, with brown hair [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Wednesday night may bring the potential for snow showers and squalls across the state for New Year's Eve. During the day, it is expected to be dry and mostly cloudy. A quick coating of an inch or two of snow can be expected for Wednesday night due to a possible line of snow [...]
DANVILLE — Scout Troops 33B and 33G will be collecting unwanted live Christmas trees Jan. 11 throughout Danville and Riverside.
