OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A crowd in a local community stepped into something that feels straight out of a Hallmark movie. A popular Christmas tradition filled the center of Old Forge with lights, food, and family fun. One day each year in Old Forge, Main Street undergoes a transformation, becoming "Snow Forge." The [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As the winter weather is upon us in northeastern Pennsylvania, Scranton firefighters braved the elements to battle a house fire Sunday evening. Lackawanna County officials confirmed with 28/22 News that firefighters were called to the 3200 block of Cedar Avenue in Scranton for a house fire at about 5:50 p.m. [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are seeking information regarding the owners of a dog found in a dumpster. The Scranton Police Department say they found a chihuahua in a trash dumpster on the 500 block of North St. Francis Cabrini Avenue on Saturday. Those involved are wanted for questioning. Police ask anyone with information [...]
BLOOMSBURG -- Mayor Justin Hummel has axed traditional working committees of three or four council members, instead...
BLOOMSBURG -- A Berwick attorney facing misconduct charges said Thursday he is shutting down his law firm and retiring...
BLOOMSBURG -- A Scott Township man is accused of stealing packages that had been delivered to three residences here in...
HUNLOCK CREEK -- A crash on Route 11 near here Friday afternoon killed a Nanticoke woman and left two others with...
PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A public busing firm, its passengers, and other community members are helping put the "Merry" in Merry Christmas. Luzerne County Transit Authority (LCTA) is holding its annual Stuff the Bus for Toys for Tots Drive near Pittston. LCTA staff and the US Marine Corps Reserve are joining Santa and [...]
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A longstanding tradition in Berwick is bringing Christmas cheer to everyone who stops by. An entire street of Christmas lights is brightening the most wonderful time of the year. Hundreds and hundreds of people showed up to walk among all of the lights and decorations. This event has become a [...]
OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A manhunt is underway for burglars who stole several vehicles from a local business. It happened around 1:30 a.m. in Old Forge, and police are trying to determine if the crime is connected to others in northeastern Pennsylvania. Surveillance photos show six burglars targeting Passariello's Auto Sales and Service [...]
