THROOP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Big Game is officially over, and for many fans, that means a night of fun, but for one local volunteer fire company, it means a night of keeping bellies full. Hundreds of people came out to the fire hall at Volunteer Hose Company of Throop for the 20th Annual [...]
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say police were out in Dunmore investigating a reported shooting that left one person injured late Sunday evening. Lackawanna County officials confirmed with 28/22 News that police were called at about 8:30 p.m. to the intersection of South Apple Street and West Mortimer Street for a reported incident. Authorities [...]
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say firefighters were called to a house fire in Plains Township Sunday evening. Officials with the Luzerne County Communications Center confirmed with 28/22 News that firefighters were dispatched to the unit block of Kennedy Drive in Plains Township for a reported residential fire at about 7:00 p.m. The [...]
DALLAS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local beer distributors say things have been crazy as shoppers prepare for Big Game watch parties. Lakeway Beverage in Dallas Township told 28/22 News that all types of pallets of beer have been moving out in numbers throughout the course of the week. Staff worked to restock coolers and [...]
KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some local businesses are also seeing a big rush for football's biggest night. Kitchen staff at Pizza Perfect in Kingston Township had to stop dine-in service for a bit on Sunday afternoon so workers could focus on takeout. Store managers old 28/22 News that more than 300 trays of [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An art exhibit is now on full display in Scranton, showing off high school-aged students' creative abilities from our region. The Everhart Museum in Scranton received more than 500 pieces of artwork this year. The artwork was submitted by 40 schools across 15 counties. Students are recognized based on originality, [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One family-friendly program is giving young explorers a chance to take part in plenty of hands-on experiences. Pattern-Palooza at the Sordoni Art Gallery in Wilkes-Barre gives children and their guardians the chance to flex their creative muscles. Children were given a free sketchbook to collect badges and track their creative [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A family business proved that good things come to those who wait. The local restaurant reopened after many years, and more than one tragedy closed their doors. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes spoke with the owners, who are ecstatic to be open after so long, and they said the journey [...]
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After the devastating hospital fire in Dickson City, officials are working around the clock to tend to those affected by the fire. Since the fire, the hospital has been closed temporarily, and officials are saying people with medical emergencies should go to the nearest emergency room or call 911. [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — US State Senator John Fetterman expressed his concerns Saturday night over proposed ICE detention centers in Pennsylvania. In a letter sent to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on Saturday, Senator Fetterman said in part the following: I am writing to express my deep concern and opposition to the Department of HomelandSecurity’s (DHS) [...]
