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MILTON, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State Police have identified the suspect they say evaded arrest after a chase Tuesday morning in Northumberland County.

In a release, Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say at about 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, troopers tried to initiate a traffic stop on a white sedan with a fraudulent NJ registration on State Route 254 Westbound in Milton.

State Police identified the driver of the vehicle as Thomas Donfrancesco of Winfield.

PSP trying to find missing woman

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The bugs are back, Spotted Lanternflies that is. The invasive insects have been swarming across trees, vineyards, and even backyards, causing big headaches for homeowners and farmers alike.

28/22 News Reporter Sydney Kostus found out why you may be seeing more of them this time of year.

On the serene grounds of Mountain View Vineyard in Stroudsburg, you'll find about 800 feet of wildflowers planted around the grapevines.

(WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are asking for the public's help in locating a missing woman from central Pennsylvania.

Troopers are trying to find Rebecca McNellis, 45, of Benner Township.

State Police say she was last seen on September 5 around 10:00 p.m. in the 700 Block West Market Street, Pottsville City, Schuylkill County.

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McNellis is described as 5'6", about 260 pounds, with strawberry blonde hair and blue eyes.

(WBRE/WYOU) — Tuesday, September 9, marks 14 years since residents saw rivers running down their roads.

According to reports from LuzerneCounty.org, the flooding, caused by Tropical Storm Lee, saw the Susquehanna River rise to a record 42.66 feet, surpassing the previous record held by Tropical Storm Agnes.

West Pittston business owners, residents recall 2011 flood

Business owners like Michael Lanunziata in West Pittston reflected in on the destruction caused by the flooding when he spoke to 28/22 News in 2021.

(WBRE/WYOU) — Have you cut the cord on cable but still want free access to local news, weather, and sports? The 28/22 Now app, on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku devices, can bring the local news to you anywhere you go.

The new 28/22 Now connected television (CTV) app offers live-streaming newscasts, weather, and special events, as well as new local programming, including The Mehalshick Files and 28/22 Sports Night.

In a day and age when the price of everyday items such as food, gas and utilities are increasing, it's nice to get something for free.

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 23-year-old Gail Matthews and her five year old daughter Tamara Berkheiser were killed inside their Williamsport home in September of 1994.

28/22 News I-Team Reporter Andy Mehalshick was on the crime scene that day and has been working the case over the years.

Lycoming County District Attorney Tom Marino told 28/22 News that the case was never really closed, but now he says he hopes that new technology, namely DNA technology, can help bring the killer to justice and give a family peace.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men have been sentenced for a road rage crash that killed a well-known local barber.

John Darko of Clark Summit and Paul Viscomi of Scott Township pleaded guilty in June to involuntary manslaughter after a crash in March 2024 killed 49-year-old Brian Nardella.

Judge Moyle sentenced Darko to 25-60 months and Viscom to 30-60 months on September 5.

Inmate accused of fighting CO after refusing to take shower

John Darko

Paul Viscomi

(WBRE/WYOU) — Amazon Fire TV is now offering several streaming apps focused on what's happening in and around Pennsylvania.

You can now download the apps and stream local news on Amazon Fire TV.

Download the 28/22 Now streaming app

In northeastern Pennsylvania, you can download the 28/22 Now app, powered by WBRE/WYOU, and stay up to date on what's happening in the region.

In central Pennsylvania, WTAJ+ provides local news in the State College region of the state.

MILTON — Milton will dedicate a Peace Pole at noon Sept. 22 at Rotary Park.

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