SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A religious pilgrimage that draws hundreds each year marked its first day Friday. This year's Solemn Novena to Saint Ann is highlighting fundraising efforts for the people of Haiti. A massive crowd turned out for day one of the Solemn Novena, and many of them are stopping to learn about [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A downtown Scranton water main break starting late Thursday night could be repaired as early as Saturday, with the potential to last through Sunday, according to officials. The break occurred just before 11:00 p.m. at the intersection of Mulberry Street and North Washinton Avenue in downtown Scranton. Throughout the day [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Opening day at the Co-Op Farmers' Market brought hundreds of people out for fresh fruit, vegetables, and more. Dozens of vendors displayed freshly grown food and plants. Many families make it a tradition to stop by each year, they say it's something for the family to look back on, and [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — While the skies have cleared up over much of Northeastern Pennsylvania, the concern for public safety continues to be top of mind. A code purple air quality alert was in effect across the Commonwealth for Friday. The smoke has even prompted some local pools to close. John Hamilton has lived [...]
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hanover Township Police say they are investigating the cause of death for a 21-month-old girl. Police say they responded around 1:00 p.m. Friday to River Road in the Lincoln Heights section Hanover Township for an unresponsive child. Life-saving efforts were made, and the girl was transported to Geisinger South [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say two people have been arrested after a drug investigation resulted in various drugs being seized. The Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office announces the arrests of Joseph De Jesus Martinez and Fruquan Arleek Roper following an investigation into drug trafficking. The search warrant executed at an apartment on Linden [...]
CHESNUTHILL TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been reported missing in Monroe County, and state police are handling the search. On Thursday, July 16, troopers received a call for a missing adult. 42-year-old Patrick Craig was last seen in the area of 1981 Rt 209 North in Chestnuthill Township wearing black shorts and [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The coroner has identified a woman who was shot and killed during a Wilkes-Barre homicide. On March 14, 42-year-old Soraya Cordy died from a gunshot wound to the head at 55 Puritan Lane. Her death has been ruled a homicide. In a statement provided to 28/22 News, Wilkes-Barre City Police [...]
W. HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a woman carrying her infant narrowly avoided gunshots after shots were fired into her home during a fight outside. On Thursday, July 16, around 10:50 p.m., West Hazleton Police were called to South Broad Street for the report of a shooting. An investigation revealed that multiple people [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Despite getting some relief from the wildfire smoke and haze Friday, it will come back for Friday night and Saturday morning. It will otherwise be partly cloudy with lows in the mid 60s. Saturday morning will start off smoky and hazy before it starts to dissipate. A cold front will also bring in [...]
