Local nonprofits that want to participate in the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania’s annual Raise the Region online fundraiser have until Feb. 13 to register.
SUNBURY — A scheduling conflict Tuesday with two preliminary hearings regarding a December stabbing led a Sunbury district judge to move the proceedings for a second time and demand better for victims and defendants.
LEWISBURG — The Union County commissioners on Tuesday approved a request from the newly promoted warden to purchase 10 body cameras.
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As flu and upper respiratory illness cases run rampant, Emergency Rooms (ERs) are filling up with people seeking medical care. However, the ER may not be the first ideal place to visit when you're sick. 28/22 News spoke with a nurse practitioner who says the height of flu season might [...]
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say a man is facing attempted homicide charges after a shooting in Monroe County. On January 15, state police say they responded to the area of Edward Smith Boulevard and Milford Road in Middle Smithfield Township. Police say the victim called police on the [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Many people avoid being outside when the temperature drops, but some people can't avoid it. Workers could be seen bundled up and braving the chilling temperatures in the Electric City. 28/22 News reporter Connor Coar spoke with them and has more from Scranton. Crews are continuing to work on streets [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — It's important to make sure pets are protected in the dangerously cold weather. If you take your dog for a walk during the cold snap, make it a short walk. It's not a bad idea to dress your pet in a sweater or a jacket, and even booties. When you bring your pet [...]
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As temperatures continue to plummet in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania, they take their toll on your HVAC system. Temperatures in the single digits or lower force the system to work harder, negatively impacting its performance and increasing energy bills. Damages to your system can cost you anywhere from a few [...]
TILDEN TWP., BERCKS COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man is facing charges after he threw his shirt off and challenged his boss to a fight when he was being fired. On January 5, officers were called for an employee at LeadCar Honda in Hamburg, who police say had become disorderly after he was fired. [...]
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are charging a man who they say was allegedly cutting Verizon wires, then putting them in a sled to take them off the property. The Hanover Township Police Department stated that they arrested 69-year-old Robert Drust for an incident on Monday, January 19, in the wooded area behind [...]
