December 4, 2025 at 14:59 ESTPA homepage
BUFFALO TWP., UNION COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man was charged for attempted homicide following an altercation. Robert Kitchens, 67, allegedly stabbed a 37-year-old man at a Buffalo Road property on Wednesday night during a confrontation regarding heating bills. According to a police report, Kitchens stated he would kill the victim and then stabbed [...]
December 4, 2025 at 13:30 ESTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A homicide suspect out of Scranton has been arrested in New York after he jumped out a window to avoid police. According to the Cortland Police Department, on December 1, around 2:16 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance in the City of Cortland. While en route, officers said they were [...]
December 4, 2025 at 13:24 ESTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested a teen in connection with a stabbing that was allegedly caused after a video game argument Wednesday night. Police say they responded to a South Hyde Park Avenue residence on December 3 following a call from a woman claiming her son, 21, was stabbed by a [...]
December 4, 2025 at 12:46 ESTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — President Donald Trump is set to visit Northeastern Pennsylvania on Tuesday, December 9, to discuss ending the inflation crisis. White House officials confirm with 28/22 News that President Trump will be traveling to Northeastern Pennsylvania on Tuesday. During the President's visit, he plans to discuss how he and the administration continue to focus [...]
December 4, 2025 at 12:16 ESTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — A man is being accused of operating a sex trafficking organization and allegedly using physical violence and other intimidation tactics to control victims. Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police have filed charges against 33-year-old Thomas Cory Green of Effort, who is the alleged leader of a sex trafficking organization. The [...]
December 4, 2025 at 10:27 ESTPA homepage
ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A West Pittston woman has been sentenced on theft charges after she promised dream vacations but left customers empty-handed. Elieen Miner was sentenced to 20-60 months of incarceration, with 35 years of probation after she pleaded guilty to 38 felony counts of theft. Police say Miner took thousands of dollars [...]
December 4, 2025 at 07:36 ESTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — A New York man has been charged with an identity theft scheme where he allegedly placed more than 200 orders for expensive liquor in numerous Pennsylvania counties. Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police stated that 26-year-old Eugene Antwi of Brooklyn has been charged with an alleged identity theft scheme. Investigators [...]
December 4, 2025 at 07:17 ESTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — There's a chance of a snow squall on Thursday, along with frigid temperatures ahead! An arctic front will pass through the region with a few flurries and snow showers. While there is a greater likelihood of a snow squall in New York, one or two can't be ruled out in Pennsylvania. Snow squalls [...]
December 4, 2025 at 00:00 ESTPress Enterprise
Spending plan includes increases for health care, raises and legal costs
BLOOMSBURG — Following its fifth budget workshop, the town council here voted...
December 4, 2025 at 00:00 ESTPress Enterprise
Council’s vote comes amid officer retirements
BERWICK -- The borough council here voted unanimously Monday night to sponsor two cadets through the police academy for...
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