(WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say they're investigating a shooting on Interstate 81 Sunday evening. At about 5:30 p.m., PSP Trooper William J. Evans III says they were called to Interstate 81 Northbound at about 5:30 p.m. after a reported shooting. Trooper Evans says that state police are actively investigating and no injuries were [...]
SWOYERSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A weekend of chicken wings continues into its second day with the spicy celebration now centered around a run! People came by for day two of the Chicken Wing Fling in Swoyersville. The main attraction on Sunday wasn't the delicious food, but the Hot Wing Hustle 5K. At 9:00 a.m., [...]
PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Drone fliers are sharing their passion with the community. People came by the Pilot Mind Drone Academy in Pittston Township for their open house on Sunday. Attendees could learn all about drone technologies being developed right in Luzerne County. A big goal of the event is developing drone piloting [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A summer of music is in full effect in Scranton; the Nay Aug Park concert series is back, and it's getting people out of their seats and into the groove. Free live music is offered every Sunday at Melody Gardens, and it is bringing the community together. 28/22 News was [...]
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wyoming Valley Mall was closed Sunday due to a water main break, according to a statement on their Facebook page. Multiple stores closed because of the water issues, and crews were out working throughout the day to fix the break. According to a later post on Facebook from [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — While much of your Sunday has been quiet, it won't stay that way everywhere. A shower is possible, especially early, with a rumble of thunder that cannot be ruled out. It'll otherwise be partly to mostly cloudy with patchy fog developing. Lows will drop into the mid 60s. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday turn [...]
SUNBURY — Lowe’s has donated a new commercial drum sander to Susquehanna Valley Technical Institute, providing students in the Wood Manufacturing and Building and Construction Trades programs with expanded access to professional-grade equipment used in today’s skilled trades workplaces.
The Mifflin County All Stars baseball team is heading to the Babe Ruth World Series in Branson, Mo., next month.
STATE COLLEGE — Dairy farmers are paid based on the end use for milk, explained Becca Weir, a Penn State professor raised on a dairy farm and whose research focuses on dairy economics and dairy policy.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Call it classic cars and a call to action in the Electric City. The 10th annual Cody's Car Show for Community Care brought car enthusiasts, local vendors, and community members to the marketplace at Steamtown. The event raises awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. Organizers say besides showing off [...]
