SWOYERSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local Vietnam veteran is finally receiving a medal he earned nearly 60 years ago: George Demko spent decades with only a certificate recognizing his bravery in Vietnam. Now, the Swoyersville veteran finally has the Army Commendation Medal for heroism to go with it. Demko risked his life during combat, [...]
BLYTHE TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) have released details about a deadly motorcycle crash in Schuylkill County. Troopers say 53-year-old James Lake of Barnesville was killed Wendesday afternoon in Blythe Township. State police say it happened just before 4:30 p.m. on Mountain Road near Tumbling Run Road. Officials say Lake was [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News is learning the man killed in a New York City (NYC) subway attack had roots here in northeastern Pennsylvania. Officials confirm to 28/22 News that 76-year-old Ross Falzone was from Jessup. NYC police say Falzone was shoved down a subway entrance stairway in Chelsea last Thursday. Falzone was taken to the [...]
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new leader is stepping up for a Luzerne County neighborhood, but he's no stranger to the job. Longtime Deputy Chief Floyd Young was announced as the new fire chief of the Kingston Forty Fort Fire Department. Young brings more than 30 years of experience to the job, rising through the [...]
SNYDER COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Snyder County man will spend decades behind bars for crimes against children. Federal prosecutors say 24-year-old Jason Wilson was sentenced to 20 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material and coercing minors online. Investigators say he manipulated victims into sending explicit images and videos. The case was handled [...]
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There are new developments in the death of a Monroe County infant as his father stands trial. Prosecutors say 32-year-old Michael Yard is charged with criminal homicide after his three-month-old was found unresponsive at a Middle Smithfield Township home back in August 2021. Yard was officially charged with the crime [...]
SCOTT TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Forever chemicals were found in an area school district's drinking water system. The school is now looking to add a filtration system to keep the safety of their students, faculty, and staff a top priority. "It's certainly concerning to hear that you know that there could be potential contamination in your [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — This month is about breaking the silence when it comes to mental health, and connecting those who are struggling with support and resources. 28/22 News was in Wilkes-Barre, where one group is raising awareness. Peer Help United Network knows emotional and mental health challenges are not experienced alone. "Everybody. It [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With rain in the forecast, Scranton is making sure its flood protection systems work. The city will test its levee flood closure and flood siren systems on Friday. Closing the emergency flood walls will cause some traffic disruptions at each location during testing. The city wants to remind everyone this [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — A local sheriff is stepping down: After nearly a decade, Luzerne County Sheriff Brian Szumski submitted his letter of resignation this week. Szumski will continue to serve the county throughout this month until his last day on June 2. Szumski served at the head of the department for 12 years, but says he [...]
