September 9, 2024 at 12:47 EDTPA homepage
ELYSBURG, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Knoebels Amusement Resorts has been named #1 in the world in two categories at the Golden Ticket Awards.
The Phoenix was named the #1 wooden roller coaster in the world for the sixth time.
Honoring those lost, preventing suicide in Greater Northeast PA Out of the Darkness Walk
The park also won Best Food, which Knoebels has received 21 times in 24 years.
September 9, 2024 at 10:50 EDTPA homepage
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A narcotics investigation revealed a man was using Uber to distribute drugs from his home in Dunmore.
The Dunmore Borough Police Department conducted a narcotics investigation in the area over the weekend.
Through the investigation, police said they learned Stephen Morris, 33, of Dunmore, was using Uber to pick up and drive various drugs to people.
September 9, 2024 at 10:21 EDTPA homepage
WOLF TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials confirmed a state police-involved shooting is under investigation in Lycoming County.
The Lycoming County Coroner Charles Kiessling confirmed with 28/22 News the office is investigating a state-police-involved shooting of 62-year-old Gary Lee McCartney.
The shooting occurred Saturday, September 7 at a mobile home on Boak Avenue in Wolf Township.
September 9, 2024 at 10:00 EDTPA homepage
TAMAQUA, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating a deadly crash where a man was hit and killed by a car.
According to the Tamaqua Police Department, on Monday, September 9 around 4:30 a.m. officers were called to East Broad Street for a crash involving a pedestrian.
Motorcycle crash in Jersey Mills sends four to hospital
Once officers arrived they found a man lying in the roadway and he was pronounced dead on the scene.
The driver stayed on the scene and was cooperative with officers.
September 9, 2024 at 01:00 EDTPress Enterprise
One county sees drop in fatal ODs, but some warn drug not a ‘cure-all’
BLOOMSBURG -- The availability of naloxone has likely contributed to a steep decline in deadly drug overdoses in...
September 9, 2024 at 01:00 EDTPress Enterprise
Scott Township working with DEP to remove petroleum-plagued soil
SCOTT TWP. -- After razing the dilapidated and mold-plagued house at 20 Shawnee Road in August, contractors discovered...
September 9, 2024 at 01:00 EDTPress Enterprise
If awarded, additional money would bring judgment to $5.6M
HARRISBURG -- Lawyers for former Bloomsburg University business dean Jeffrey Krug have asked that more than $1.1...
September 9, 2024 at 01:00 EDTPress Enterprise
Passenger also charged with providing false ID
Press Enterprise staff report
CATAWISSA -- Two men have been charged after police pulled them over for a broken license...
September 9, 2024 at 01:00 EDTPress Enterprise
New books, toys planned for Benton branch’s children’s space
BENTON -- The youngest patrons of the library at the Northern Columbia Community and Cultural Center here will see new...
September 8, 2024 at 23:28 EDTPA homepage
MOUNTAIN TOP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A tentative labor deal means a strike at a Luzerne County school has been called off.
Crestwood School District Solicitor Jack Dean says the district and union representing Crestwood Support Staff negotiated all weekend and reached a tentative contract agreement.
College students concerned after Scranton stabbing
Dozens of cafeteria workers, secretaries, and custodians were looking for a new contract with what they called decent, livable wages.
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