July 29, 2025 at 18:04 EDTPA homepage
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A death investigation is underway in Luzerne County Tuesday evening.
A body was found around 3:00 p.m. off of Navy Way Road near the airport in Dupont Borough, according to Luzerne County Coroner Dion Fernandes.
$3M lost after woman falls for porn purchase, gold bar scam
The Luzerne County District Attorney's Office, Dupont Police, and Pennsylvania State Police are involved in the investigation. No other details have been given regarding the person who was found.
July 29, 2025 at 17:39 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — First Lieutenant Travis Manion was killed in action 18 years ago fighting for our freedom. On Tuesday, a community workout named in his honor brought people together in Wilkes-Barre.
Pennsylvania State Police and the Travis Manion Foundation teamed up to hold a community workout at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre.
The Travis Manion Foundation was named in honor of First Lieutenant Travis Manion, who was killed in action in April 2007.
The foundation aims to help younger generations be more involved in their communities.
July 29, 2025 at 15:04 EDTPA homepage
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County Coroner has identified the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash.
According to the coroner, 37-year-old Heath Houseknecht of West Hazleton was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash in Hazle Township at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Two-vehicle crash sends SUV into building
The coroner said they were called to a crash involving a motorcycle and a truck on North Church Street and Pardeesville Road in Hazle Township around 7:00 a.m. Tuesday.
July 29, 2025 at 14:56 EDTPA homepage
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There is new information on Tuesday in an I-Team investigation that spans two decades. Families who have the remains of loved ones entombed or buried at a Luzerne County cemetery say they're living a nightmare.
They believe their loved ones are not resting in peace because the cemetery and mausoleum are deteriorating.
We are talking about the Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens in Plain Township.
It's gotten so bad that a casket in the mausoleum is now exposed. You can see it from the outside of the mausoleum.
July 29, 2025 at 13:45 EDTPA homepage
SHAMOKIN, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Emergency responders were on the scene of a two-vehicle crash into a building Tuesday morning.
Crews were called to the 700 block of Bear Valley Avenue on Route 125 in Shamokin for a two-vehicle crash around 11:00 a.m.
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$3M lost after woman falls for porn purchase, gold bar scam
Shamokin Police Chief Raymond Siko tells 28/22 News that a person in a black Chevrolet was trapped in his car and was sent to Geisinger Danville for his injuries.
July 29, 2025 at 12:23 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after police said he was found scamming a woman out of around $3 million during a fake pornography purchase and gold bar scam.
In June, detectives began investigating a fraud scheme that spanned both Lehigh and Luzerne counties, and a victim was identified from Upper Milford Township.
A 68-year-old woman told state police that in January, she had received a computer notification that someone had used her bank account to purchase $18,000 for pornography, police say.
July 29, 2025 at 12:04 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new service at a hair salon in Lackawanna County is aimed at helping those suffering from hair loss.
28/22 News has more about how they’re hoping to boost confidence and end the stigma surrounding wigs.
Lavish hairstylist Elizabeth Mitchko has been in the industry for 8 years.
Her usual work behind the chair at the salon in Scranton is now expanding to another aspect of hair, and one she personally deals with: Wigs.
July 29, 2025 at 11:02 EDTPA homepage
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are charging a man after they say he fired a gunshot into the ceiling of a home where a 4-year-old was present upstairs.
According to the Williamsport Bureau of Police, officers were called to a home in the 800 block of Packer Street for a gunshot fired inside.
Once on the scene, officers said they encountered the suspect, 65-year-old John Joseph Holohan, exiting the home from the back.
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July 29, 2025 at 10:48 EDTPA homepage
28/22 News — Heat advisories remain in effect for a majority of northeast and central Pennsylvania through Wednesday evening.
Hot and humid conditions continue Wednesday with highs in the lower and mid 90s. Combined with the high humidity, heat indices may reach between 95-105 at times!
Be sure to take frequent breaks if you have to be outdoors for an extended period of time!
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Wednesday afternoon and evening with an approaching cold front.
A storm or two may become stronger with gusty winds.
July 29, 2025 at 09:18 EDTPA homepage
MOOSIC, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man reported missing in Moosic.
Nicholas Terrery was reported missing on July 28 after he was last seen at his home on July 26 around 10:00 a.m.
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Anyone with information is asked to call the Moosic Borough Police at 570-342-9111.
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