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Woman accused of $168K check thefts turns self in

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman who allegedly stole over $168,000 in checks designated for medical companies turned herself in Friday evening. Kerry Elliot Beaubrun of Scranton, 41, is accused of using her position working at a printing company to steal checks intended to be mailed to medical companies. Elliot Beaubrun allegedly stole $168,177.01 [...]

Man confused child for grandson caused PSP investigation

LAPLUME TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man who confused a child at a bus stop to be his grandson led to an investigation, PSP reports. On January 22, an incident was reported at the Tall Timbers Residential Community in LaPlume Township, involving a 10-year-old. Police say the child reported that a man they didn't [...]

Search for missing 14-year-old in Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A teen has been reported missing in Wilkes-Barre as she was last seen nearly a week ago. The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is searching for 14-year-old La’Niya Clark, who has been missing since Saturday, January 17, 2026. Police describe Clark as having brown, shoulder-length hair, green eyes, around 5'8 and [...]

Wyoming Valley Mall closed Friday for power issues

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wyoming Valley Mall will be closed on Friday due to a power issue, mall officials report. On Facebook, officials with the Wyoming Valley Mall stated it will be closed on Friday, January 23, to resolve a power issue. The post says crews have isolated the issue and are acquiring [...]

Scranton police host active threat response training

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Scranton Police Department hosted a training exercise Thursday to prepare officers for the worst-case scenario- an active shooter. The department was joined by officers from six other local departments inside the Northeast Scranton Intermediate School to learn how to respond. 28/22 News reporter Avery Nape was there to see the [...]

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