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UGI files request with PA PUC for rate increase

(WBRE/WYOU) — UGI's natural gas customers could see higher bills later this year. UGI Utilities' Gas Division filed a request on Wednesday with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) to increase its base rates for residential, commercial, and industrial customers by $99,400,000 annually. That means if the increase is approved, the total monthly bill for [...]

Crews continue clearing snow in Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In the Diamond City, crews are getting the Square in Downtown Wilkes-Barre cleaned off. Heavy machinery could be seen clearing and loading up snow into dump trucks, in hopes of getting the city moving again after Sundays snow storm. Our 28/22 News crews say there was still some slush and [...]

Police search for 2 people in $6k gift card scheme

KULPMONT BOROUGH, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Arrest warrants were issued for two people for their alleged involvement in a $6,000 gift card scheme. Jianxin Lin, 36, and Xuejie Lin, 34, both of Brooklyn, New York, both face charges after they defrauded a Kulpmont Borough man in July of 2025, police say. According to the affidavits, [...]

Cleanup backs up traffic in fourth day after snowstorm

WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Snow removal is in its fourth day across the area, including in Luzerne County. Traffic was backed up on Wyoming and Luzerne avenues in West Pittston earlier Wednesday as crews filled dump trucks to haul away the snow. Many other places are using heavy equipment to make streets passable [...]

Susquehanna River packed with ice after winter storm

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The cold's grip is visible, especially on the icy Susquehanna River. Thick ice stretches across the river in Pittston with no sign of thawing anytime soon. Ice jams can cause flooding, but there's no indication of any problems at the moment. To stay up to date on the latest weather alerts, [...]

PennDOT reminds drivers of Puffer law

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Warming up your car on a cold, snowy January morning might seem harmless, but it could be illegal. 28/22 News cameras found cars idling in Scranton. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reminds drivers that it's against the law to leave a running car unattended. While enforcement can vary, many [...]

Bitter cold hits Pennsylvania post-storm, health risks increase

DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Many dangers still linger in parts of Luzerne County days after Sunday's winter storm, from bitter temperatures to icy roads and sidewalks. 28/22 News reporter Joe Mason has more from Dallas. Sunday's winter storm brought no shortage of snow to Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania. Many places got more than a foot [...]

Dozens of cats left behind in Monroe County home

STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A disturbing situation is unfolding in Monroe County where dozens of cats were left behind inside an abandoned home. Volunteers are now stepping up to help care for the cats. A house on Wigwam Park Road may look quiet from the outside, but inside, nearly 60 cats were abandoned [...]

Tenor Health purchase of 3 NEPA hospitals approved

(WBRE/WYOU) — A deal for Tenor Health to acquire three local hospitals was approved Wednesday, according to U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr., who represents Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District. Bresnahan posted Wednesday that he received confirmation that the deal for Tenor Health to acquire ownership of Regional Hospital of Scranton, Moses Taylor Hospital, and Wilkes-Barre General. [...]

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