(WBRE/WYOU) — Officials are warning of a potential phishing scam regarding a fake text about PennDOT fines and toll violations. PennDOT, along with the Pennsylvania State Police and the PA Turnpike, is warning about text phishing scams currently targeting Pennsylvanians that threaten the suspension of driving and vehicle registration privileges for not paying a fine or toll [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A police vehicle collided with a catholic school van Thursday morning. Around 8:30 a.m., March 26, a van from the Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center was involved in a crash with a patrol car at the intersection of Barney and Lockhart Streets in Wilkes-Barre. Secretary for Communications with the Diocese [...]
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested a man who was allegedly wanted for selling illegal drugs throughout the area. On March 24, the Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department said they executed a search warrant at a residence, as an investigation revealed it to be a "nuisance property." The operation resulted in the [...]
READING, BERKS COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Governor Josh Shapiro is announcing free 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Zones that will be located in Pennsylvania. Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia has been selected as a location for six World Cup matches, including a Round of 16 match. This article will be updated with the location when they [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Periods of rain will track across central and northeastern Pennsylvania tonight. At times, it will be heavy. A thunderstorm is possible. If you get a stronger storm at your home, it will enhance the rain and wind. Steadier rain will end Friday morning. Temperatures will fall into the upper 30s and lower 40s [...]
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A non-profit in Luzerne County is working to convert an empty lot into a space for the community to enjoy. They're hoping the space will give the local community a place to come together and learn about the environment. 28/22 News Reporter Avery Nape met with the non-profit's founder and [...]
TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scouts across northeastern Pennsylvania are helping mark a major moment in American history. Scouts with Scouting America joined members of the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office at the Wyoming County Courthouse for a ceremonial flag lowering on Wednesday. The event is part of Lite to Unite, a statewide effort honoring America's [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Preparations for the 70th Annual Fine Arts Fiesta are underway, and they have opened submissions for the 2026 Adult and Student Juried Art Exhibitions. The Board of Directors for the 70th Annual Fine Arts Fiesta announced that they are preparing for the Fine Art Fiesta Annual Sandra Dyczewski Maffei Adult [...]
MILL HALL, CLINTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Troopers say they have identified suspects in an investigation after multiple bomb threats were made against a Clinton County high school. Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say a threat was made on Friday, March 20, at Central Mountain High School, which was investigated and cleared. Troopers continued, saying on Monday, [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Many drivers in Pennsylvania are crossing state lines to save money at the pump. Gas prices in New Jersey are coming in a little lower than in Pennsylvania, and many say even a few cents makes a difference. 28/22 News Reporter Heidi Martens made the short trip to hear from locals about how [...]
