SMITHFIELD TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say a man is wanted after he allegedly assaulted a woman outside of a Dollar General. Pennsylvania State Police stated troopers were called to Milford Road at the Dollar General for a reported assault. Police say the victim was walking into the Dollar General when she encountered [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT has lifted the temporary tier restrictions on all interstates in Northeast PA. However, all vehicles are required to travel at 45 mph. PennDOT has lifted tier restrictions for Interstate 80, Interstate 81, Interstate 84, and Interstate 380 in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming counties. Speed limits will continue to be [...]
OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple train cars carrying wine were derailed Monday morning in the snow. The Old Forge Police Chief says up to 12 of 20 cars were derailed, and some went down an embankment in the 900 block of Moosic Road while traveling through the snow in Old Forge. "Upon arrival, [...]
LEHIGH COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The coroner is reporting that three people died while shoveling or removing snow during Sunday's storm. According to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio, three deaths were reported on Sunday, January 25, associated with snow shoveling and snow removal activity. The ages of the three range from 60 to 84 years [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — An important reminder: State law prohibits drivers from driving a vehicle with ice or snow that obstructs the view on the windshield, rear window, or side windows. 24 hours after it stops snowing, you must also remove snow or ice from the hood, trunk, and roof of the vehicle. You can be fined [...]
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)—Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) crews are making sure roads are taken care of as snow falls at a rapid rate. Crews in Lycoming County are busy plowing and treating the streets in Williamsport, trying to keep up with the conditions. Several restrictions and closures remain in place on local and state [...]
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — About 300 members of the Pennsylvania National Guard have been activated, including in Luzerne County. They are prepared for possible winter storm assistance. In Kingston, 28/22 News spotted a National Guard vehicle driving in the area. National Guard soldiers and airmen are on standby to perform missions in support of [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — When the storm finally stops, another challenge will begin: The clean up and digging out. Because of the snow and frigid conditions, Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo has announced that all county buildings will be closed on Monday; That includes Penn Place and the Luzerne County Courthouse. The decision was [...]
TOBYHANNA TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews from several departments are responding to a working structure fire Sunday evening in Tobyhanna Township. Crews led by the Tobyhanna Township Volunteer Fire Company are responding to Pocono Transmissions on Route 115 for a commercial fire, officials say. Firefighters were dispatched around 4:30 p.m. Officials say no one [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) and the County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) made announcements on Sunday as snow continued to fall across Northeastern Pennsylvania, that they will be suspending their services for Monday. Marketing and Communications Director Gretchen Wintermantel told 28/22 News that LCTA offices will be closed and services will [...]
