WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner was disrupted by violence. Suspected gunman 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, is accused of attempting to breach a security checkpoint with weapons, allegedly trying to reach the president and cabinet officials. Authorities say Allen exchanged gunfire with law enforcement. This incident adds to a growing list [...]
LEWISBURG — The Union County Trail Authority and Lewisburg Neighborhoods are inviting Union County residents to participate in a survey about the restoration of a decommissioned railroad bridge across the Susquehanna River.
LEWISBURG — Pottery, jewelry, paintings and photography from regional artists drew hundreds to the 55th Annual Lewisburg Arts Festival on Saturday despite a bleak weather forecast.
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man dies after a car crash in Monroe County. On April 25, the Monroe County Coroner’s Office was called to a crash on North Courtland Street in East Stroudsburg. The coroner says 65-year-old Kevin Carson, from Middle Smithfield Township, was pronounced dead on the scene after his vehicle [...]
JIM THORPE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities search for the identity of a man who died after a bicycle incident near The Mansion House in Jim Thorpe. On Monday, April 27, around 6:54 a.m., the Carbon County Coroner’s Office was called to Route 209 in the area commonly known as "The Mansion House" for an [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Monday is the best day of the bunch! While quiet weather prevails Monday night, the opportunity for rain and much cooler weather will return. Temperatures will bottom out in the lower and middle 40s. An approaching cold front will trigger a few showers on Tuesday. The next round of rain will arrive on [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Spring is in full swing, and we had some floral fun in our area this weekend. The Annual Cherry Blossom Fest returned to Wilkes-Barre's Kirby Park. Crowds filled the park for two days of food, live entertainment, and nearly 40 vendors celebrating the season, rain or shine. "We've been here [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A father in Lackawanna County broke down barriers for his son by creating a space for him to start on a fitness journey. He said he wants to include others who may be looking for help. As 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained, their hard work has already made a [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — This month is Earth Month, and the City of Scranton is helping residents make sure they're doing their spring cleaning properly. On Sunday morning, officials held their first Electronics Recycling event of the year. The event kicked off at 9:00 a.m. and continued through noon at the Department of Public [...]
KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Clear skies and calm water created the perfect setting for a unique outdoor experience in Luzerne County: Kayakers took to the lake at Frances Slocum State Park for a guided eagle watch paddle on Sunday afternoon. Participants of all skill levels launched from the shoreline, following a guide across [...]
