HARRISBURG — A former strength and conditioning coach at Bucknell who was charged in connection with the death of a Bucknell University football player nearly two years ago is scheduled for a preliminary hearing in September.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Tuesday, all eyes were on Pennsylvania American Water Company (PAWC) after a 141-year-old water main broke twice in under two weeks; crippling businesses and leaving hundreds downtown without water. As another rate hike approaches in just over two weeks, city leaders say they want answers. The water is back [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti has just wrapped up a press conference addressing the city's recent water main breaks. She outlined the city's response efforts and discussed potential relief for residents and businesses impacted by the disruptions. A news conference with Mayor Cognetti wrapped up Tuesday afternoon, and 28/22 News Reporter [...]
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A scheduling mix-up is forcing a big change at this year's Pittston Tomato Festival. Organizers of the Pittston Tomato Festival say there will be no amusement rides this year after the festival's ride provider double-booked its schedule. Committee members say replacement rides were available, but at a much higher cost. [...]
WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) camp for teens is going on right in our backyard. The Wyoming Area Regional Police Department is hosting the FBI Philadelphia Division Teen Academy Tuesday and Wednesday. The academy teaches the teenagers about criminal justice and allows them to explore different career options. The [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Scranton Fire Department is lending a helping hand in response to the water main break. It handed out food and water to people without other options. They continued that effort Tuesday morning, handing out water and Gatorade to those who stopped by. Others stepped in to help as well. [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A chapter of one of the most startling murder cases in Luzerne County history continues as William Wolfe's homicide was continued on Tuesday. Wolfe is facing charges in the death of 38-year-old Nicole Cuevas, who was found buried in the basement of 142 Carlisle Street back in February 2024. Luzerne [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A water main break in Scranton is leaving businesses dry and neighborhoods boiling their water. It's the second break in less than two weeks, raising new questions about the city's aging infrastructure. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained the updates on the break and its impact on local businesses. Water [...]
The federal government is shelling out record levels of financial support for American farmers amid concerns about the stability of many family-owned operations, but critics are raising concerns about the rising agricultural subsidies and whether they are benefiting mostly wealthy farms.
LEWISBURG — A former judicial law clerk of the 17th Judicial District in Union and Snyder counties is behind bars in the Union County Jail after being taken into custody Tuesday.
