(WBRE/WYOU) — With strong Irish heritage across Northeastern Pennsylvania, there will be several parades across the region for the Saint Patrick's Day holiday. Here is a list of the parades happening in the area for you to find the nearest celebration. Scranton — Since 1962, Parade Day has taken over downtown Scranton. This year, festivities [...]
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say police were out in Plains Township responding to a reported incident Saturday night. Luzerne County officials say police were out in Plains Township at about 6:30 p.m. It is unknown at this time the nature of the incident or if anyone was injured. Details are limited, and [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — More than 100 people are remembering the life of a Wilkes-Barre teenager taken too soon. They gathered Saturday evening along Thayer Street in South Wilkes-Barre, where the body of La'niyah "Lala" Clark was found last weekend. They held candles, balloons, and signs for the teen. They even sang happy birthday [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Even though it's noticeably milder, it's not exactly swimming weather. Try to tell that to some people helping athletes of all abilities succeed. Special Olympics athletes and supporters took part on Saturday in the Third Annual Northeast Polar Plunge at Montage Mountain. The event raises money and awareness for Special [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hundreds of northeastern and central Pennsylvania students put their STEM knowledge to the test on Saturday. Roughly 500 seventh through 12th graders showed up at Wilkes University for the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Region Two Competition. They presented research in science, math, and engineering. "Just, like, know what you're [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Excitement is building as one local city kicks off its Saint Patrick's parade season with a celebration for the youngest of the community. Children dressed in green and gold glamour filled the Pittston Memorial Library as the Pittston City Saint Patrick's Parade Committee held its Eighth Annual Little Miss and [...]
WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Young people are getting a lesson this weekend on the dangers of driving under the influence. Sixth through 12th graders showed up at Wyoming Area Regional Police Headquarters for a Students Against Drunk Driving event. One of the big attractions? Something called the Fatal Vision Roadster. Teens wore vision-impairment goggles [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fire in Wilkes-Barre Saturday night has been confirmed by officials to be fatal. Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department Deputy Chief Alan Klapat told 28/22 News a 63 year-old man passed away in the third alarm fire. Deputy Chief Klapat says that the man was the sole occupant of the home, [...]
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say a Berwick home was left in ruins after a third-alarm fire Saturday afternoon. According to Columbia County officials, crews were called to the 600 block of Bissetts Lane in Berwick just after 4:15 p.m. Saturday for a reported residential structure fire. Espy Fire Company and the Limeridge Township [...]
SUNBURY — Northumberland County District Attorney Mike O'Donnell is warning the public of a scam text message disguised as a court summons.
