WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre is welcoming fresh faces to its fire department. Three new firefighter EMTs have officially joined the Wilkes-Barre Fire Department, taking their oath in a ceremony with the mayor and fire chief. This comes one day after 28/22 News reported a shortage of career firefighters in the area. One of [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Cold cases are often some of the most difficult investigations for police to solve. 28/22 News spoke with a state trooper in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday to learn more. He shared that, as time passes, evidence can degrade, witnesses can lose accurate memory of situations, and details can be forgotten. Leads that once seemed [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — After 14 years, there was a major break in the Balester murder cold case this week. 28/22 News has been following this case since the beginning, and 28/22 News Reporter Heidi Martens spoke with Jonathan's sister on Wednesday. This week, Frederick Balester has been charged with criminal homicide in the death of his [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new space-themed exhibit just landed in Scranton. Whether you're a budding astronomer or just curious about the cosmos, there is no doubt this immersive display will leave you star-struck. The Hubble Space Telescope: New Views of the Universe was unveiled at the Everhart Museum in Scranton on Wednesday. For [...]
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A major tech company paid a visit to a local community college on Wednesday morning. Amazon was on campus to discuss data center technology and development, and how it could create high-paying jobs for students in the region. 28/22 News Reporter Joe Mason has more from Wednesday's hands-on workshop. Amazon [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was sentenced to four years in prison by the U.S. Department of Justice for his participation in an art theft ring. Joseph Atsus of Covington Township, 51, was sentenced to time in prison and a restitution payment of $1,071,150 for conspiracy, theft of major artwork, and concealment/disposal of [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men were arrested on drug charges following a Pennsylvania State Police undercover operation in Scranton. Shawn O'Connor of Scranton, 39, and Anthony Vincent Evans II of Plymouth, 38, were arrested in a Jan. 12 traffic stop for their alleged possession and delivery of meth. Police say they initiated contact [...]
WEATHERLY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Weatherly Borough lifted a water advisory Wednesday afternoon for the second time in as many weeks. The advisory, issued Jan. 9, was lifted with approval from the Department of Environmental Protection. A Borough authority said the water buffalo in Eurana Park will be removed and residents no longer have to [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police in Wilkes-Barre are searching for a girl reported missing. The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is looking to locate Brooklyn Hons, who was reported missing. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Dudick at 570-208-4200 or message the police on Facebook.
SUNBURY — Students in grades one through six across Pennsylvania will have an opportunity to show off their creative skills while raising awareness about a malady that is on the rise in the state.
