April 30, 2025 at 23:08 EDTPA homepage
WEATHERLY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A former Carbon County mayor resigned after being accused of sexual harassment. Borough Council claims they were made aware of allegations of sexual harassment from several borough employees.
2822's Gianna Galli sat down exclusively with Paul Hadzick on Wednesday.
Hadzick claims he never harmed or harassed anyone, but now feels he has no choice but to step aside from a decades-long career serving his community.
April 30, 2025 at 17:55 EDTPA homepage
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop R in Dunmore held its annual memorial service to honor fallen troopers and pay tribute to those who served before them.
Wednesday's ceremony wasn't just about remembering the past, it was about honoring legacy, reflecting on sacrifice, and bringing together generations of troopers who share a bond that goes beyond the badge.
Since 1905, the PSP has served the commonwealth, and each year, troopers gather to honor those who gave their lives in the line of duty.
April 30, 2025 at 17:35 EDTPA homepage
DRUMS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wednesday is deemed as International Guide Dog Day, highlighting the crucial role canines play in helping people who are blind or visually impaired.
One local couple has been raising guide dog puppies for the past 17 years.
The Luzerne County couple has been volunteering to help raise guide dog puppies for almost two decades, and they say it continues to be an incredibly rewarding experience.
Summer, the Labrador Retriever, has a special job: she's training to become a guide dog.
April 30, 2025 at 15:20 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One of the suspects charged in the torture, murder, and burial of a woman in what police call "House of Horrors" is speaking out on Wednesday. The remains of 38-year-old Nicole Cuevas were found buried inside the home in South Wilkes-Barre.
Six people remain locked up on Wednesday, charged in connection with her murder.
The so-called "House of Horrors" at 142 Carlisle Street in South Wilkes-Barre: One of the people who lived there was Faith Beamer.
On Wednesday, she said she was "sorry."
April 30, 2025 at 13:17 EDTDaily Item
When underfunded Pa. school districts got extra money last year, dozens put it toward charter school burdens that one district called "ridiculous."
April 30, 2025 at 13:17 EDTDaily Item
LEWISBURG — The Union County Trail Authority is preparing for May Bicycle Safety Month by raising awareness of trail user safety.
April 30, 2025 at 12:17 EDTPA homepage
(NEXSTAR) — While you may feel a momentary flush of wealth after receiving an "extra" paycheck in May, there are others continuing to amass millions and billions of dollars thanks to investments, entrepreneurship, and inheritances — including some in your own state.
Forbes has once again scoured the ranks of the richest people in America to find the wealthiest person in all 50 states. In all but three (Alaska, Delaware, and West Virginia), that title belongs to a billionaire. In five states, a new resident has overtaken the wealthiest citizen crown from last year's title-winner.
April 30, 2025 at 11:47 EDTPA homepage
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Grab your aprons, dozens of local cooks will be competing against one another this weekend in Lackawanna County.
28/22 News has more on the ‘saucey’ competition that kicks off a month of festivities for the Family of Saint Ubaldo.
Cooking up some meatballs and sauce comes easily to some.
“Everybody has their own way of doing things. I’m lucky I grew up in a very Italian-rich environment where I learned how to cook at a young age,” explains Ron Augelli, the competition organizer at Family of Saint Ubaldo.
April 30, 2025 at 11:34 EDTPA homepage
FRACKVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police have charged a corrections officer for allegedly having sexual relations with an inmate at SCI Frackville.
On January 30, State Correctional Institution (SCI) Frackville reached out to the Bureau of Investigations and Intelligence regarding the alleged sexual encounter between Corrections Officer (CO) Jocelyn Ebert, 25, of Pottsville, and an inmate inside the prison.
Couple accused of writing bad checks to local Amish stores
April 30, 2025 at 11:09 EDTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — Ain't no party like a pizza party... Ahead of National Pizza Party Day on May 16, 28/22 News wants to see your pizza reviews of your favorite slice (or cut) from NEPA.
This is your chance to participate in the 28/22 :20 Second Pizza Review.
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