DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The built-up snow came tumbling down a hill and onto a Luzerne County roadway Sunday afternoon. Just before 2:45 p.m., authorities were called to the 900 block of Coxton Road in Duryea after a reported avalanche. 28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar spoke with police on scene, who confirmed no one [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — As snow falls across our area, crews with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) were out in force clearing snow on northeastern Pennsylvania roads. On 511PA.com, residents can check the current road conditions, restrictions, and closures online. 28/22 News previously reported on the launch of the "Where's My Plow?" feature, where residents can [...]
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police in both Taylor and Old Forge are investigating multiple vehicle break-ins on Sunday. According to the Taylor Police Department, an investigation into multiple vehicle break-ins and attempted break-ins is underway. Police say they occurred around 4:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. on January 25 in the 300 block of South Main [...]
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Several flights were reportedly grounded Sunday as a snowstorm hit Northeastern Pennsylvania. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport says four arrival flights from Philadelphia have been cancelled, starting from 1:15 p.m. until 11:50 p.m. One American Airlines arrival flight slated to arrive at about 1:45 p.m. from Charlotte has been delayed, authorities say. Meanwhile, [...]
LARKSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters responded to a house fire in Larksville that filled the skies with smoke mixed in with Sunday's snowfall. A fire broke out in the 120 block of Falcon Drive in Larksville around 12:45 p.m. Multiple crews were on the scene working to put the fire out. Firefighters told 28/22 [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — On Sunday, several schools have announced delays and closures as snow fell across Northeastern Pennsylvania. Check 28/22 News for the latest school closures and delays throughout the day. If you do need to travel, stay up to date on speed limit restrictions, road conditions, and closures on 511PA.com. To stay up to date on [...]
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An apparent fight broke out between a driver and a firefighter during a road closure in Wilkes-Barre Township Sunday morning. 28/22 News was on the scene of a water main break in Wilkes-Barre Township on Blackman Street early Sunday morning when we came upon what appeared to be an [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — As snow falls on Sunday, many in our area shared with 28/22 News video and pictures of the conditions seen across the Keystone State. If you take any pictures or videos during the storm, please send them to our Report It! page as they could find their way onto our newscasts! To stay [...]
WHITEHALL TWP., LEHIGH COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The coroner reports that a man died as a result of a gunshot injury he sustained during an officer-involved shooting. According to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio, a 27-year-old man was pronounced dead on January 24 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest for a gunshot wound. The coroner stated [...]
WHITE HAVEN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — White Haven Police say that while a snow ban is in effect, vehicles in violation of the guidelines will be towed if not moved. According to the White Haven Police Department, a snow ban is in effect for Sunday. This means if a vehicle is parked on the even-numbered [...]
