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Wilkes-Barre man facing weapons of mass destruction charges

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police have filed charges against a Wilkes-Barre man alleging he attempted to create weapons of mass destruction. According to a release from the Luzerne County District Attorney's office, on December 21, a resident notified officers of suspicious activity at a residence on Saint Clair Street. After a search was conducted [...]

Speed limits lifted on Interstates in Northeast PA

(WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT reduced speed across multiple interstates in Northeastern Pennsylvania during Tuesday's snowstorm. Due to the winter storm, PennDOT temporarily reduced the speed limit to 45 mph on the following interstates: The purpose of the restriction was to help ensure the interstates remain open during the most challenging conditions of the winter storm. Drivers can stay up [...]

Lockdown lifted after police respond to incident

OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say police were searching for a man in connection with an incident in Old Forge Monday night. Lackawanna County officials confirmed to 28/22 News at about 6:30 p.m. Monday that police responded to a reported incident on Melmore Street in Old Forge. 28/22 News reported that a helicopter [...]

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