Skip to content Skip to navigation

Local News

Snowfall causes problems for drivers, first responders

MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Lackawanna County, the snowfall caused plenty of problems earlier Tuesday. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes was in Moosic, where it was a busy afternoon for drivers and first responders. The snow has stopped, and the roads are just wet for Tuesday afternoon, so drivers are certainly having an easier [...]

'Worst I have ever seen' traveling couple says amid snowstorm

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Lackawanna County, drivers were taking their time and exercising caution while traveling Interstates 380 and 84. Crews from Jefferson Township and PennDOT were seen treating the roads and highways in Mount Cobb. Along Interstate 84, drivers could be seen taking their time on the highway to avoid sliding on [...]

458 DUI arrests made during Thanksgiving holiday checkpoints

(WBRE/WYOU) — State police released the results of their Thanksgiving holiday checkpoint enforcement that resulted in over 400 DUI arrests. The Pennsylvania State Police stated that they investigated 1,183 vehicle crashes during the five-day holiday weekend from November 26-30. Police say six people died in the crashes, and 61 non-fatal crashes involved a driver under [...]

Motorcyclist dies after being ejected causing 3 vehicle crash

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A motorcycle rider was killed after being ejected during a three-vehicle collision on Monday, officials report. The Lycoming County Coroner’s Office said they were called to UPMC Williamsport ER for a deceased patient involved in a motor vehicle collision involving three vehicles. According to the Williamsport Bureau of Police, the [...]

PHOTOS: Snow storm comes through Pennsylvania

(WBRE/WYOU) — Tuesday's snowstorm has reached Pennsylvania! Check out how some towns in our area are being impacted. Valleys will generally see 2-4″ of snow, with higher elevations between 4-6″. There is the potential for some mixing, especially for the normally warmer valleys and points south and east. You can stay current on all the [...]

Teen killed after shooting outside business

FREELAND, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report two people were shot outside of a business in Freeland Tuesday morning, leaving an 18-year-old dead. On December 2, around 2:30 a.m., troopers were called for several gunshot victims in Freeland who were being taken to the hospital. Officials reported that someone showed up at a house [...]

Multiple crashes shut down sections of Interstate 80 and 81

(WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple sections of Interstate 80 and 81 are experiencing delays due to crashes across Pennsylvania. A multi-vehicle crash on I-80 eastbound is closed in Northumberland County. The crash closed a portion of I-80 eastbound at Exit 178 (Route 220) interchange and Exit 212A (Route 147 / Milton). A detour is placed using Route [...]

Pages

Subscribe to RSS - Local News