(WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple power outages have been reported across Northeastern Pennsylvania due to weather, according to power companies. PPL previously reported that over 2,700 customers were affected by a power outage in Lackawanna County. Officials say crews were sent to make repairs, which have since been completed, and power has been restored. Across the region, [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) restored all speed limits in NEPA Saturday morning after having implemented restrictions Friday night for winter weather. According to a release from PennDOT, all interstates have had their 45 mph speed restrictions lifted. PennDOT says they will continue to treat roadways until clear, however they recommend avoiding [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Interstate 84 by the New York border is reopened with a lane restriction due to a multiple vehicle crash, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). I-84 eastbound was closed in New York on Saturday morning, and drivers were asked by PennDOT to take a detour. The road is now reopened, with [...]
NEW BERLIN — An employee at SUN Area Technical School in New Berlin said he mistakenly left a loaded firearm in his vehicle while it was being serviced during an automotive technology class on Jan. 22, according to the school resource officer.
Data collection practices have made carrying a smartphone more invasive than someone reading your diary, according to Bucknell Freeman College of Management Professor Eric Santanen.
PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The forecast potential for high winds and freezing temperatures is always worrisome, especially when it comes to power outages. 28/22 News reporter Avery Nape talks about what people should know as we head into the weekend. PennDOT travel restrictions are already in place on roads in Pennsylvania, including Interstate 81. [...]
TREMONT TWP., SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wednesday’s Schuylkill County Commissioners meeting confirmed an ICE detention facility will be coming to Tremont Township. The federal government purchased the former Big Lots! warehouse for upwards of $120 million. According to the County Commissioners, the facility will house 7,500 people for 45 to 90 days. It will also [...]
DANVILLE — A man driving a horse and buggy was injured in a collision Friday afternoon in Danville.
HARRISBURG — Cursive handwriting lessons in all elementary schools, public and private, would be mandatory under legislation approved by the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
MIDDLEBURG — A Philadelphia man is charged with stealing nine checks worth $341,714 from Advanced Concrete Systems in Middleburg.
