(WBRE/WYOU) — A new helpline from a global nonprofit is using the phone number 867-5309 from the popular 1981 pop song Jenny, by Tommy Tutone, and the area code added is from northeastern and central Pennsylvania. The number, listed as (CSC) 867-5309. Which correlates to NEPA's newest area code (272). Singer Tommy Heath teamed up [...]
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for suspects involved in a hit and run at the Skateaway parking lot. On March 14, around 8:30 p.m., a white Jeep was involved in a hit-and-run in the parking lot of Skateaway. Police are looking to identify the owner and operator of the vehicle involved. [...]
CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they have arrested two men after a burglary occurred, which led officers to find drugs inside a hotel room. The City of Carbondale Police Department said they arrested two men, Robert Villa, 30, of Moosic, and Evan Gaughan, 24, of Taylor, after responding to a burglary report. On [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lackawanna County District Attorney has filed to seek the death penalty against a man who is charged with killing two women at the Hotel Jermyn Apartments. District Attorney Brian Gallagher announced that prosecutors have formally filed notice to seek capital punishment against Michael Woods after he was charged with [...]
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hazleton police say a man is facing several charges after allegedly firing a shot in the air. On March 8 at about 4:30 a.m., the Hazleton City Police Department says officers were patrolling the area of Carson Street and Diamond Avenue when they heard a single gunshot near Kayros Restaurant [...]
(WBRE/WYOU)— We're now down to seven total NEPA teams playing in their semifinal matchups on Monday and Tuesday, with one AAA matchup sending a team from our area to the Finals in Hershey. We'll get into some of the action from over the weekend, where a number of schools from our area took on some big [...]
HAWLEY, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Sports activities for teenagers prove to be good for their mind, body, and spirit, but for some teens, physical limitations get in the way. One local teen is not about to let that stop him, and 28/22 News Reporter Mark Hiller shows how he's overcome hurdles to make it happen [...]
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Inspiring the next generation starts with the teachers of tomorrow: On Monday, a $1,000,000 grant is making it possible for aspiring educators to earn their special education certification and teach students with disabilities. 28/22 News Reporter Heidi Martens explains why this program couldn't come at a better time as [...]
NORTHUMBERLAND, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new riverboat is coming to the Susquehanna River, bringing a variety of tour opportunities for the region. While the area currently looks like a construction site, in just a few short years, a portion of Pineknotter Park will serve as the dock for the Susquehanna River's newest riverboat. The [...]
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In March, many college students head back to campus after their spring break. One local university had a week of events focused on kindness and compassion to help ease them back in. As 28/22's Colby Hughes explained, the impact left on students lasted far longer than just the week of [...]
