SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In 2012, Scranton was on the verge of bankruptcy, but today, the city has an A- credit rating and has managed to significantly cut down its debt from just a few years ago. "We've been able to cut our debt nearly in half, which has been remarkable. That is saving [...]
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — No emergency here; just ice cream, fire trucks, and maybe one future first responder. Hanover Township gave families a chance Wednesday to meet the people they usually see when something goes wrong, all thanks to their First Responders' Ice Cream Social. Kids climbed into the vehicles, checked out the [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Fork Over Love, a nonprofit that provides meals to community members in need, is closing its operations. The organization will officially cease operations on September 30. The board of directors stated that the organization can no longer continue its work following the recent departure of its founder. Fork Over Love functioned by purchasing [...]
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — You could have money waiting for you and not even know it. State Representative Eddie Day Pashinski is hosting unclaimed property week at his office in Plains Township. Unclaimed property can include forgotten bank accounts, un-cashed checks, and insurance proceeds. Staff are available from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wednesday marked day three of the trial against a former Scranton police officer and resource officer, Stephen Carroll. Jurors heard emotional testimony as more witnesses took the stand in Lackawanna County Court. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained the developments from Wednesday's proceedings. Six people testified Wednesday, including two character [...]
WEST HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local organization is helping Pennsylvania State Police better serve people with autism during emergencies. The Collaborative Autism Movement (CAM) created sensory bags to help calm and comfort people with autism during what can be an overwhelming situation. At Troop N in West Hazleton is where the first State [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Shapiro administration announced Wednesday a free training for opioid overdose response is now available for Pennsylvanians. The Naloxone and Opioid Overdose Response training from the Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) was developed to help people learn how to use naloxone, which is an opioid response drug that helps reverse an overdose, and [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Residents across the Keystone State and beyond are looking to the sky as a solar eclipse partly blocked out the sun on Wednesday. Head to 28/22’s Report It! page and submit your videos and photos of the partial eclipse. Those submissions will be reviewed and appear in this article, and maybe on air.
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple mosquito samples collected in the Greater Pittston area have tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting officials to begin a targeted mosquito-control effort to reduce the risk of transmission. The Luzerne County Conservation District confirmed that three mosquito traps tested positive for the virus during routine surveillance. Each week, [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities said parts of Pennsylvania were under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning and a Flash Flood Warning for Wednesday night. The National Weather Service (NWS) announced shortly before 5:45 p.m. a Flash Flood Warning for East Central Bradford County until 8:45 p.m. after a storm was detected by radar and automated rain gauges showed [...]
