LEWISBURG — A Perry County man is facing felony retail theft charges after police say he stole nearly $900 worth of electronics from Walmart in Lewisburg throughout September and October, according to state police in Milton.
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A police department in Lackawanna County is dealing with a recurring mold problem that, according to the department, has persisted for years. They say it has impacted some officers' health and created challenges for daily operations. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes explained the issue. Since the end of August, [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Eddie Day Pashinski bid farewell to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on October 22 with the singing of “God Bless America." Pashinski served as state representative for Pennsylvania's 121st District for 10 terms, starting back in 2006. In February, he made the announcement he would not be seeking re-election this [...]
PENNS CREEK — T&D Cats of the World closed out its 2026 season with its annual Trek ’N Treat event Saturday.
BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two people are facing charges after police say they were found operating a meth lab in Pennsylvania. On Oct. 21, the Bradford County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant on the home of 45-year-old Misty Jo Allen and 44-year-old Ryan Joseph Rogers after a months-long investigation into their methamphetamine manufacturing [...]
MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say two drivers have died after a multi-vehicle crash over the weekend on State Route 209 in Monroe County. On Oct. 25, around 6:30 a.m., troopers were called to Route 209 near Beaver Valley Road for a report of a two-vehicle. Police stated one vehicle was traveling south on [...]
PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County Coroner has identified the woman who was struck and killed in a crash on Route 315. Luzerne County Coroner Dion Fernandes confirmed 57-year-old Tara David from Nanticoke was pronounced dead on the scene. The coroner was called around 7:00 a.m. to Route 315 in Plains Township [...]
VALLEY TWP., MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police stated a serious crash is causing traffic on Interstate 80 Monday morning in Montour County. Troopers are investigating a serious vehicle crash on I-80 eastbound at mile marker 225. Details on the crash are limited at this time. The roadway is down to one lane, causing significant [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Detectives said they have arrested a man accused of indecent assault involving a child. On Sept. 3, Scranton Police Department's Special Victims Unit received a report of an alleged indecent assault involving a child. Police said 29-year-old Brendon Kapschull was arrested after a brief struggle with officers. He faces charges [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police arrested a man early this month for multiple vehicle thefts in Scranton. The Scranton Police Department arrested Christopher Cruz on Oct. 5 for his alleged involvement in five stolen vehicles. Officers said they saw Cruz driving a stolen vehicle, and when they tried to pull him over, he fled, [...]
