SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Monday was the day thousands of rail fans had been waiting for: getting an up-close look at a moving piece of history. Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 has finally reunited with Big Boy 4012. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes was there to see all the excitement unfold. Tens of thousands [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Purple pinwheels now fill the lawn at the Lackawanna County Courthouse. The pinwheels, while pretty, are there for a very serious reason: to bring awareness to elder abuse in our communities. The Lackawanna County Department of Aging and Telespond Senior Services hosted today's event. "I think individuals that do place [...]
MOSCOW, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) -- The 30th annual Mike Munchak Golf Classic teed up at Noon on Monday, June 15 at the Elmhurst Country Club in Moscow. The tournament raises money for United Way, an organization that works with the NFL. Former Steelers Offensive Line Coach and NFL Hall of Famer Mike Munchak hosts the [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With tens of thousands pouring into Scranton to witness history, the impact is already being felt downtown. Shops like Friendly Alien Books are packed with visitors browsing books, puzzles, and vintage finds. A new partnership with Old and Brew Coffee in Peckville is helping spread the crowds and the business [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The City of Wilkes-Barre is getting ready for its America 250 concert series on Saturday. Starting Tuesday, crews will be preparing Kirby Park for the concert featuring the country trio Lady A with special guest En Vogue. Some of the parking lots will be restricted, and people are advised that [...]
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After three days of racing, camping and celebrating throughout the entire weekend, race fans are heading home after another sold-out NASCAR weekend at Pocono Raceway. Friends, families, and even four-legged race fans are hitting the road after another unforgettable weekend at The Tricky Triangle. Hundreds of RVs lined up Monday [...]
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities were on scene as a train rested on the railroad tracks over a busy Kingston roadway Monday afternoon. 28/22 News was there as authorities were on scene and a train was stopped on the tracks over Market Street at around 3:00 p.m. The Kingston Police Department, along with the [...]
HARVEYS LAKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say an Uber driver was part of a rollover crash while driving a 14-year-old passenger in Harveys Lake. Multiple crews were called for a one-car crash on Laskeside Drive. Chief Charles Musual of Harveys Lake Police Department told 28/22 News an Uber driver was taking a 14-year-old around [...]
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say a chase ended with him crashing into a UGI sign in Wilkes-Barre Township. On June 14, officers said they discovered a car with an expired registration, owned by Evan Odonga, who had an active warrant out for a parole violation. Police [...]
BUTLER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people have been arrested after police say they were driving around in a stolen car with two young children. Butler Township Police arrested Shannon L. Doan, 38, of Wilkes-Barre, and Joseph Swartwood, 52, of Hunlock Creek, after officers discovered a vehicle that was reported stolen on June 11 [...]
