March 23, 2025 at 15:44 EDTPA homepage
COALDALE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Coaldale firefighters were on the scene for hours at a fire that broke out in an RV Sunday morning.
Officials say the Coaldale Fire Department was called at 11:30 a.m. to the 100 block of East Water Street in Coaldale for a reported fire.
In a video shared with 28/22 News by Channel 1 News, a tower of smoke could be seen pouring out from an RV.
Woman dead after fatal fire in Luzerne County
Crews could be seen in the video arriving on scene and working to put out the blaze.
March 23, 2025 at 14:49 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Police are investigating an early morning report of shots fired in Scranton.
According to the Scranton Police Department, police were called to the 100 block of West Market Street in Scranton for a reports of shots fired just after 2:00 a.m.
Juvenile arrested in possession of altered automatic weapon
Officials say no injuries were reported, and it appears to be an isolated incident.
Scranton Police are still investigating multiple leads of the shots fired.
March 23, 2025 at 14:14 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A juvenile was arrested in Lackawanna County on multiple drug and weapons charges.
According to the Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office, a 17-year-old male juvenile was arrested after allegedly possessing multiple altered automatic weapons and fentanyl.
According to District Attorney Brian Gallagher, an undercover law enforcement agent purchased fentanyl from the juvenile's home on the 900 block of Prescott Avenue.
Credit: Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office
March 23, 2025 at 11:41 EDTPA homepage
AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Sunday morning fatal house fire is under investigation in Luzerne County.
The Luzerne County Coroner's Office stated they responded to the 600 block of Main Street for a woman dead after a house fire.
According to the Avoca Fire Department, a call for a reported structure came in just after 5:00 a.m.
Woman facing arson charges after Hazle Township fire
In total, nine departments responded from Lackawanna and Luzerne counties.
March 23, 2025 at 01:00 EDTPress Enterprise
Experts blame inflation, avian flu for costly staple item
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March 23, 2025 at 01:00 EDTPress Enterprise
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March 23, 2025 at 01:00 EDTPress Enterprise
Social Security official says Bloomsburg branch is to be closed for months
BLOOMSBURG -- The Social Security Administration's Bloomsburg office will remain closed for at least several months,...
March 23, 2025 at 01:00 EDTPress Enterprise
DANVILLE -- A man and woman face charges after a Feb. 13 fight on Grand Street here, court papers state.
Danville...
March 23, 2025 at 01:00 EDTPress Enterprise
MAIN TWP. -- A man has been charged with stealing light fixtures from private property again, police say.
On March 9,...
March 22, 2025 at 23:15 EDTPA homepage
NORTH CENTRE TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Concerns are being raised about contaminated water in Columbia County. High levels of "forever chemicals" have been detected in private well water between Bloomsburg and Berwick.
It's been a year since those findings, leaving families fearing for their health and future.
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) confirms groundwater in North Centre Township has dangerous levels of PFAS.
Two moms 28/22 News spoke with are fearful about the effects of the water.
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