TURBOTVILLE — Warrior Run School District board of directors at Monday night’s meeting passed a $30.3 million 2025-26 budget with tax increases ranging around 1 percent for property owners in the three counties it serves. The projected revenue in 2025-26 is $29.4 million, leaving a deficit of $879,005.
LEWISBURG — An inconspicuous block of bricks stands at the edge of a municipal parking lot in Lewisburg, one side seemingly bearing scars from a lifetime ago.
OLYPHANT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A young boy who was shot in the streets of Lackawanna County is expected to survive. The shooting happened Sunday night in Olyphant, where the alleged teenage shooter shot a 12-year-old in the chest.
Lackawanna County District Attorney Brian Gallagher tells 28/22 News this act of youth violence comes down to a parenting crisis.
He says the young boy who was shot last night is in critical but stable condition and is expected to survive.
Those in the neighborhood still can't believe what happened.
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Roadwork on Interstate 81 this week could tie up your commute in Luzerne County.
I-81 South is down to one lane from Pittston to Nanticoke from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Drivers should expect delays.
Chance of severe weather coming Tuesday night
PennDOT urges drivers to travel the posted speed limit, pay close attention to signs and flaggers, turn on their headlights, and avoid all distractions.
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local teenager is drawing on his experience from his days in an after-school program to help other students.
His volunteer work encourages other children to expand their minds and put them on a path for career success.
Meet Angel Sandoval, a junior at Hazleton Area Academy of Sciences, but that's not where he is on a late afternoon.
He is navigating a second-floor classroom at Maple Manor Middle School in Hazleton. It serves as home to the after-school program called SHINE, which stands for Schools and Homes in Education.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and state police are teaming up to crack down on littering with stiff fines in place for anyone caught trashing Pennsylvania's roads.
Litter on the roadways isn't just an eyesore; it's dangerous, expensive, and could cost you big if you get caught. PennDOT says litter enforcement is critical for protecting the environment, improving safety, and reducing cleanup costs.
SUNBURY — Data collection is underway as part of the Northumberland County reassessment project.
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County District Attorney states the body found burning in Hazleton over the weekend was a woman from Schuylkill County.
District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce says they are investigating the death of a Schuylkill County woman whose body was found burning around 7:00 a.m. on Club 40 Road in Hazleton.
Firefighters responded to a report of a mannequin on fire; however, after extinguishing they found the reported mannequin was a body.
(WBRE/WYOU) — There is a chance of severe weather on Tuesday with chances of hail, heavy rain, and wind in the evening.
A cold front will move across Pennsylvania on Tuesday night with scattered showers and thunderstorms. These storms have the potential to be strong with damaging winds, downpours and small hail. The best chance for rain will be through midnight. Then, any showers may taper off by morning. Temperatures could fall to near 50 by Wednesday morning.
Two teens accused of committing multiple crimes
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after officers say he stole a police vehicle and led investigators on a chase.
According to the Scranton Police Department, on April 24, around 9:00 p.m., officers responded to a business on South Main Avenue for a gun investigation.
An officer responding to the scene said he saw another police vehicle leaving the area pass him into the oncoming traffic lane. Shortly after, the officer was told the vehicle was stolen from the crime scene.
