TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) says a lane restriction is in place on Interstate 80 Eastbound in Tannersville after a crash. PennDOT explains that all lanes were closed on I-80 Eastbound between its intersection with State Route 380 SH and Exit 299 onto PA Route 715 - Tannersville after [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Warmer weather will move in as the week goes on. It'll be partly cloudy for Sunday night, but not as cold. Lows drop to near 50. Monday is looking pleasant with a mostly sunny sky and highs in the low 70s. While a shower is possible on Tuesday, it doesn't look overly impressive, [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Being the first in your family to go to college is special, and on Saturday, the Wilkes University Founders Gala was all about helping those who accept that challenge. The event held on the grounds of the Westmoreland Club in Wilkes-Barre raised funds for Wilkes University's First-Generation Scholarship Fund. "Our [...]
DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hundreds of people celebrated a milestone Saturday. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained the community celebration in Luzerne County. A vibrant parade down Foote Avenue in Duryea lead to an afternoon of fun, and it was all in celebration of the borough's 125th anniversary. Many people, like 91-year-old Ruth Balchune, [...]
SCOTT TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say four people were sent to the hospital after a head-on crash in Scott Township Saturday evening. Lackawanna County Officials confirmed with 28/22 News crews were called to the 1200 block of Lackland Drive in Scott Township on Saturday, just after 6:15 p.m., for a head-on crash involving [...]
OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Burn some calories on a run and get some pizza too for a good cause: That's why the Old Forge Volunteer Fire Department's 5K is called Run for the Pizza. Roughly 90 runners came to Old Forge on Saturday to take part in a 5K Run and One Mile [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students from across Luzerne County put their science and engineering skills to the test Saturday morning. Eggs dropped from above, boats raced through rain gutters, and students packed Wilkes University with excitement during Shine's annual STEM Olympiad. More than 175 first through eighth graders took part in educational games and [...]
EXETER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Families came by for a good time at the third annual Harding Day celebration at the Exeter Township Municipal Building. The event featured live bands, food trucks, games for children, and historical displays focused on Exeter Township and the surrounding areas. The Harding Recreation Committee also partnered with America [...]
WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Improvements are coming to a local police department thanks to help from Harrisburg. State representative Brenda Pugh presented a check to the Wyoming Area Regional Police Department. The department received $110,000. The money goes toward a new police training room at department headquarters. The goal for the new addition is [...]
CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say a person was sent to the hospital after a shooting at a Chestnuthill Township Wawa Friday evening. PSP says in a release that on Friday, just before 10:00 p.m., they were called after a reported shooting at a local Wawa on Route 209 in [...]
