SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We're in the home stretch for preparations leading to Scranton's 64th Annual Saint Patrick's Parade. Monday afternoon, the Department of Public Works painted festive green traffic lines along the route of the parade. They began at the intersection of Wyoming Avenue and Mulberry Street and finished at Vine Street. It's [...]
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — St. Patrick's Day 2026 is right around the corner, and PENNDOT officials, local law enforcement, and local leaders spent Monday morning reminding people of the dangers of drunk driving. “We have a big St. Patrick's Day weekend, and we want people to make smart decisions. Prior planning will prevent poor [...]
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Drivers are noticing higher prices at the pump, especially for diesel. Experts say those increases can ripple through the supply chain, eventually impacting what you pay at local restaurants. Diesel powers many of the trucks that deliver products to homes and local restaurants. When prices climb, your delivery fees might [...]
NEW PHILADELPHIA, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities have identified a man who died in an hours-long standoff with police in Schuylkill County on Monday morning. Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say in a release on Monday at about 10:00 a.m., troopers responded to the unit block of Valley Street in New Philadelphia for a report of [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — A Pennsylvania man who has been missing since February was found dead in the Poconos. According to the City of Bethlehem Police Department, 43-year-old Matthew Thompson was found dead in the area of the Mount Pocono Municipal Wastewater Treatment Facility on March 8. Thompson was reported missing on February 15 after his wife [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — City officials announce road closures and parking restrictions for Wilkes-Barre City's 46th St. Patrick's Parade. The parade festivities will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, at the intersection of South and South Main Streets. Road closures will begin at 8:00 a.m. and continue until around 4:00 p.m. for [...]
THROOP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police were searching a wooded area in Lackawanna County in an active investigation. Police can be seen searching a wooded area off Marshwood Road in Throop around 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 9. Information on the investigation is limited at this time. 28/22 News will update you with the latest as [...]
PECKVILLE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A pop-up adoption shop was held in Lackawanna County to potentially find new homes for two kittens. Cheddar Bay Biscuit and Scampitwo are siblings and are looking for their forever homes. This pop-up adoption was held by Barbuti Kitten Academy and Charm School at Old and Brew Coffee in Peckville. [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local astronaut is sharing his story with the next generation. A Dunmore native who flew aboard a NASA mission is marking a major milestone while inspiring kids and families in Scranton. A packed room at the Everhart Museum listened closely as astronaut Paul Richards shared what it is like [...]
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The countdown is on for one of Scranton's most beloved events of the year. On Sunday, members of the community were honored for their contributions to the annual Saint Patrick's Parade. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes was there and details the growing excitement ahead of the celebration. This will be [...]
