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Preparations underway ahead of Presidental visit to NEPA

PARADISE TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — President Donald Trump is set to speak in the Poconos Tuesday night, to discuss what he and his administration have done to fight inflation. The Mount Airy Casino Resort is where final preparations are underway for President Trump's visit Tuesday evening, and local Republican leaders tell 28/22 News they [...]

Snow showers, squalls expected for Thursday

(WBRE/WYOU) — Behind Wednesday's clipper, we are watching for lake-effect snow showers and snow squalls Thursday. Temperatures have been falling overnight from the 30s to the 20s. Temperatures remain in the 20s this afternoon. With that said, any untreated surfaces will be slick and icy if you do get a snow shower or squall.  Most [...]

Initiative combatting porch pirates in Lackawanna County

DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Don't let porch pirates ruin your holiday cheer, and a police force in Lackawanna County is stepping in to help protect your packages this season. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes has more to explain about this new initiative. The idea came up when other police departments were being dispatched [...]

Wright Center building new location in Lackawanna County

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wright Center is looking to build a new health center in Lackawanna County. 28/22 News reporter Joe Mason got a closer look at how the center would benefit patients. The Wright Center plans to expand its operations in North Scranton. The healthcare system is planning to build a health center [...]

Code Blue issued in Scranton for rest of week

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — County officials have issued a Code Blue in Scranton due to frigid weather until Saturday morning. The Lackawanna County Emergency Management Agency and the City of Scranton have declared a Code Blue Frigid Weather Alert for the following nights this week: Code Blue is issued during extreme cold (temperatures expected [...]

Man accused of assault involving knife, padlock

SUNBURY, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is being charged after police say he was part of an attack on another man that involved a knife and a padlock attached to a chain. Around 3:00 a.m. on December 6, Sunbury police officers were called to a fight in the 400 block of North Second Street. [...]

President Trump's visit prompts traffic advisory in Monroe County

PARADISE TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are advising drivers of the expected delays and road closures during President Donald Trump's visit to Monroe County. Pennsylvania State Police said they will be assisting the United States Secret Service with safety and security for President Trump's visit on Tuesday, December 9. According to the Republican [...]

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