LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County has appointed its first female sheriff, who is also the first Hispanic woman to serve as sheriff in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Genesis Arias is the first female to be appointed sheriff in the county and the first Hispanic woman to serve as sheriff in the commonwealth, county officials [...]
PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men were arrested after separate cases of attempted child trafficking were investigated in Pike County. Charges have been filed against 51-year-old Jason Sidener of Erie and 49-year-old Michael McGuire of New Jersey, who are both accused of attempting to traffic children. Pike County District Attorney Ray Tonkin stated Sidener attempted [...]
W. HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple people are facing charges after police say they found them inside a car making threats towards others with guns and wearing ski masks. On Monday, July 27, officers said a call was made by someone who was being threatened by a group of men inside a car. The [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Repairs to the Scranton water main break issues are complete, but a boil water advisory remains in effect. On Monday, the break in front of the Federal Courthouse affected several Center City buildings. As water service returns, some customers may experience low water pressure and temporary discoloration. For discoloration, running [...]
DANVILLE — Dozens of motorcyclists from across the region gathered Saturday for a benefit ride supporting Journey to Justice, a nonprofit focused on protecting older adults from abuse, neglect, exploitation and abandonment.
(WBRE/WYOU) — We are on Weather Alert today as periods of showers, storms, and downpours can provide heavy rainfall, introducing the risk of flash flooding. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for a majority of our counties south of I-80 through 8:00 p.m. Rounds of showers and storms continue this evening before gradually becoming [...]
TURBOTVILLE — The junior/senior high school renovation construction work should be completed by Sug. 16, in time for the school start date of Aug. 24, Gary Williams, district director of buildings and grounds, said at Monday night’s board meeting.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— On Monday, water flowed down North Washington Avenue as crews worked to fix a break in a 141-year-old water main. In the surrounding area, though, the only water flowing was from two tankers brought in to provide people living there with some relief. For some, getting water meant carrying jugs and [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton's FIFA fan zone drew one of the largest crowds in Pennsylvania during the World Cup. Visit Pennsylvania says 19,300 people attended the event in the Electric City, slightly more than Pittsburgh's Fan Zone. Reading saw more than 13,500 fans, while Philadelphia's fan fest brought in an estimated 575,000 people. [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local summer camp is bringing out the best in kids and teens passionate about the arts. The Scranton Cultural Center's Youth Theatre Program gives them the chance to chase their dreams and make lifelong bonds along the way. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained how their hard work creates [...]
