TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Call it a meeting of the minds in Tunkhannock to tackle a troubling problem. Governor Josh Shapiro visited the Wyoming County Emergency Management Agency. He joined state health leaders to discuss the commonwealth's drug problem. The roundtable focused on efforts to save lives, prevent fatal overdoses, and support families struggling with substance [...]
THROOP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A local police department is implementing a program to help drivers with special needs, but the benefits extend beyond those drivers. 28/22 News reporter Joe Mason explains how the Blue Envelope program will also help law enforcement. The Throop Police Department is partnering with Lehigh Valley Health Network to launch the [...]
PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One man was arrested following a confrontation with police during the removal of 70 animals from his residence, officials say. Police say Ronald Womelsdorf of Plymouth faces several charges, including aggravated assault, following an incident Thursday during the execution of a search warrant of his East Shawnee Avenue residence. During [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A section of North Main Avenue will be closed through next winter for a bridge replacement. The 2700 block North Main Avenue between Marvine Avenue and Watkins Street will close Tuesday, Jan. 20 until the 2026-2027 winter season for a bridge replacement. A 2.1-mile detour will be in place via [...]
EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An Exeter woman was arrested for allegedly abusing her 12-week-old infant daughter. Julisha Hughes, 20, was arrested by Pennsylvania State Police and charged with aggravated assault of a minor. Police say they responded the night of Aug. 4, 2025, to Geisinger Wyoming Valley hospital for a report of an infant [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he killed a four-month-old pit bull and discarded it in a garbage bag. In November 2025, a report was made to the SPCA of Luzerne County regarding a man later identified as Jeffery Alberto, 25, of Wilkes-Barre, for possibly killing a puppy. [...]
NORTH ABINGTON TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials announced that the campground at Lackawanna State Park will be closed for over a year due to renovations. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) stated that starting September 8, 2026, the campgrounds at Lackawanna State Park will close for major renovations. DCNR will replace outdated [...]
BUTLER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man is facing charges after he allegedly stole over 600 cigars from his employer. Butler Township Police stated that a Scranton man, Daniel Brennan, was charged with felony retail theft in connection with a theft from his workplace, Best Cigar Prices & Pub. According to the [...]
DANVILLE — Two Danville businesses will celebrate their grand openings on Jan. 20.
SUNBURY — The former UPMC Sunbury Community Hospital may have new life for potential buyers or tenants after a member of the code department who works for Northeast Inspection Consultants developed an ordinance that would rezone the property for expanded uses.
