January 28, 2025 at 15:58 ESTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — Irish heritage bolsters strong in NEPA and what better way to honor Saint Patrick than with a parade? Here is a list of the parades happening in the area to get you ready to celebrate.
Scranton — Since 1962 the Scranton Saint Patrick's parade has captured the hearts of many. This year, parade day is Saturday, March 8. The Brian P. Kelly two-mile foot race will start at 11:00 a.m. and the parade will follow at 11:45 a.m. For full details and information, visit the Scranton Saint Patrick's Parade.
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January 28, 2025 at 15:48 ESTPA homepage
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Federal illegal immigration raids are ongoing and will be expanded around the country according to the Trump administration.
Border Czar Tom Homen says they are targeting illegal immigrants who are known criminals.
The raids are being closely watched by members of the local Latino community.
28/22 News has been receiving information that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has carried out raids in our area, but we have not been able to confirm those reports.
January 28, 2025 at 14:39 ESTPA homepage
PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Update: Police say a 15-year-old girl reported missing in Plains Township has been located and is safe.
Police were searching for a 15-year-old girl who was last seen at her house on January 23.
Search for missing man in Forty Fort
The Plains Township Police Department said the girl had been found and is home safe with her family.
The department said they would like to thank the public for their assistance.
January 28, 2025 at 14:23 ESTPA homepage
(WBRE/WYOU) — A man wanted on arson charges in Schuylkill County allegedly fought police with a pick axe to avoid being arrested in New Jersey.
On January 27 a task force tracked Tyrie Dunn to New Jersey, a wanted fugitive for allegedly destroying two homes with Molotov cocktails in Pottsvile.
Investigators said they found Dunn in a home in Lodi, NJ and surveillance was set up. Dunn eventually attempted to flee the area and while doing so he hit an FBI vehicle which caused the door to strike an FBI agent and pin him between the door and door opening, police reported.
January 28, 2025 at 12:24 ESTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A victim wearing Ray-Ban Meta glasses was able to record an attempted assault, which helped to make an arrest, police reported.
According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, on January 27 around 6:30 p.m., officers were called to a business on Academy Street for a report of an assault.
Police say the victims were playing skill games inside the business when they were approached by a man who asked them for money. The victims said that they refused to give the man money, he left and then returned holding a knife.
January 28, 2025 at 12:17 ESTPA homepage
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With grey skies at Monroe County Meals on Wheels in Stroudsburg and snow in the forecast, early morning packing is on the agenda.
Executive director Alyssa Koeck and special events coordinator Stacey Koeck are busy assembling emergency bags with shelf-stable items, like soup and apple sauce, to be given to clients in case they need to cancel deliveries.
Alyssa says keeping an eye on the weather is part of the job.
January 28, 2025 at 11:52 ESTPA homepage
SMITHFIELD TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report they have arrested a former nurse practitioner who allegedly raped and sexually assaulted a patient several times while at a medical facility.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, in August 2024 investigators received information that a victim was raped and sexually assaulted several times while at Lehigh Valley Physician's Group Endocrinology in Smithfield Township.
Armored truck driver shot, bag of money stolen
January 28, 2025 at 11:12 ESTPA homepage
WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A lucky lottery player was sold a $5 million winning scratch-off ticket in Pennsylvania.
According to Pennsylvania Lottery, a $5,000,000 Lion’s Share Scratch-off was sold in Wayne County.
Dave’s Super Duper on Willow Avenue in Honesdale, Wayne County will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
Lottery tickets stolen from gas station
$5,000,000 Lion’s Share is a $50 game that offers top prizes of $5 million.
January 28, 2025 at 10:05 ESTPA homepage
PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The FBI is searching for two suspects involved in the shooting of a Brinks armored truck driver who also got away with a bag of money.
According to the FBI, in October 2023, a Brinks truck serviced an ATM at a Bank of America in Philadelphia. The Brinks driver was approached by two suspects, one of whom was carrying a handgun.
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January 28, 2025 at 08:32 ESTDaily Item
DANVILLE — Organizers are looking for participants in Danville’s inaugural St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 15.
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